Alexander Pope’s ‘An Essay on Man’

Order Description
Thesis papers should contain a focused thesis statement with three to five supporting paragraphs containing evidence to support your thesis. The paper should conclude with a restatement of your original thesis and summarize the argument of your paper.

Thesis papers should be between two and three pages (500-700 words) long, double-spaced, and in 11-12 point font.

Here are the specific requirements that I will use to grade your thesis papers:

Formatting. Follows standard formatting procedures as outlined in syllabus.
Title. Title is descriptive and creative. Gives the reader a sense of what follows
Introductory paragraph(s). Interesting opening, a ?grabber? or hook for the reader. Sentences follow logically and clearly, building on one another and lead to the thesis.
Thesis statement. Clear and focused. Is easily identified. Significant and original. Sufficiently limited in scope (can be discussed in the course of 2-3 pages).
Support and evidence. Quotes from the text. The support used is relevant and supports thesis. Proper citation is used.
Analysis. Analysis of supporting quotes and references is sufficient and describes relationship to thesis.
Conclusion. Restates the thesis in light of the evidence provided from the text in the body.
Organization and development. Thesis developed through analysis and organization of textual support. Transitions between paragraphs clear.
Grammar and mechanics. Follows conventions for spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Overall impression of paper. Argumentation coherent and logical. Paper flows well. Creative and original thesis. Word choice appropriate. Tone and style appropriate.