Los Angeles Pierce College Six Degrees of Separation Thematic Analysis
Find 2-3 scholarly articles discussing the John Guare play, Six Degrees of Separation and/or the film adaptation. Consider the assertions or claims of each of the scholarly articles, and then try to identify areas in which the scholars agree and disagree with one another. Finally, pick a side (or, come up with a new side or position) and then write a paper discussing the novel (and its author), the scholarly articles, and your position.
OPTION TWO:
Compare the John Guare play, Six Degrees of Separation, to a play, film, or TV show from the past decade. Discuss the various ways in which both Guare’s play and the artifact you chose reinforce some existing cultural values and question or subvert others. What similarities do the two artifacts share in how they critique social values? How do they differ? Discuss the significance and relevance of both artifacts to our current times.
Requirements:
- 2000 words in length
- 2-3 scholarly sources
- Proper MLA style (including in-text citations and Works Cited page)
Rubric
ENG 102 Essay Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnityEssay is unified around a strong main claim or stance in the form of a clear, concise thesis statement. |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCoherenceEssay is organized in a logical manner; body paragraphs contain topic sentences conveying connection between thesis claim and paragraph topic. |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport/developmentAll claims and ideas presented in the essay are thoroughly explained and adequately supported with evidence and reasoning. Essay is free of false and/or unsupported claims. |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence skillsEssay uses grammar, diction, and style appropriate for the context of the discussion such that the writing choices do not interfere with the clarity of meaning. |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA formatting requirementsEssay adheres to MLA style requirements. Points may also be deducted here for late submission. |
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20 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |