Each student will write a
5-page religious/literary critique
of the novel,
The Life of Pi
to be the final assessment of the course.
Paper is to be double-spaced, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman, 12-point font. The paper should begin with a brief summary and analysis of the novel (no more than 1/3 of paper) that identifies the literary genre (with examples) and summarizes the main plot information. Next, students should consult course material to analyze the text from a religious perspective. How did the presentation of the culture/religion in the book compare to what was learned in class? Was the book able to give the student a deeper understanding of the culture/religion in question? What larger religious themes did the text explore?
Rubric
Paper Rubric
Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Key Components
30.0
pts
Exceeds expectations: Paper demonstrates exemplary effort in examination and reflection of the key components of the given questions. Ideas are fully and coherently developed and appropriately elaborated.
18.0
pts
Meets expectations: Paper demonstrates satisfactory effort in examination and reflection of the components of the given questions. While the student seems to understand the subject matter and accomplishes the assignment adequately, connections are unclear.
10.0
pts
Does not meet expectations: Paper demonstrates little effort in examination and reflection of the key components of the given questions.
30.0
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Research
30.0
pts
Exceeds expectations: Student evidences nuanced use of outside research, including resources beyond the class text. Outside information is incorporated into the student’s paper.
18.0
pts
Meets expectations: Student uses research but does not adequately incorporate sources into the paper.
10.0
pts
Does not meet expectations: Student does not evidence any use of outside sources in the paper.
30.0
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Mechanics
30.0
pts
Exceeds expectations: There are very few mechanical problems and the paper represents superior effort.
18.0
pts
Meets expectations: Style represents some grammatical, spelling and/or mechanical errors.
0.0
pts
Does not meet expectations: Paper is unacceptable because it has numerous stylistic or organizational problems, is submitted in an incomplete form or is plagiarized.
30.0
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Timeliness
10.0
pts
Paper is submitted on time.
0.0
pts
Paper is late
10.0
pts
Total Points:
100.0
