ENGL 310 Arthurian Tradition

Critical Paper Grading Sheet
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Yes / No
Paper made a literary argument with an argumentative thesis that focused on how this work extends, develops, changes the Arthurian tradition

/10
Paper supported that argument with concrete evidence from primary literary works

/15
Paper supported that argument with appropriate scholarly research as expected in a 300-level literature class  (not just Internet sources)

/10
Paper convincingly explains how the writer's story differs from the medieval sources

/5
Paper convincingly explains what the author gains by altering his or her medieval source or including Arthurian materials in the story

/5
Paper answers these or similar and relevant questions:
  • Does the artist reach a different conclusion or provide a different outlook on the character(s) than does his or her medieval source(s)?
  • Is the author's use of Arthurian materials appropriate to the point s/he or she wishes to make? Why?
  • Is the adaptation a satisfying "take" on the Arthurian tradition? Why or why not?
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    /5
    Paper is organized, developed, written, and edited according to the standards of a 300-level literature class

    /30
    Use of borrowed information is documented completely, correctly, and effectively according to MLA style

    /20
    Total 　

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