Philip Holden (email: ellhpj@nus.edu.sg)
Chitra Sankaran (email: ellcs@nus.edu.sg)
Suggested Length 1,500 -- 2,000 Words
Due Friday, Week 11 (March 30) at 5 p.m. We would strongly prefer you
to upload a copy of your paper to your tutor's IVLE work bin. If your tutor
requests it, you can also hand in a hard copy.
1. Compare and contrast the ways in which the signficance of history, community
and the nation are explored in both Scorpion Orchid and Joss &
Gold.
OR
2. “The conflict between the need to conform to a ‘feminine ideal’
commonly perceived as passive and submissive and the need to represent the changing
status of women, has given rise to many interesting female characters in contemporary
literary texts.”
Discuss this statement with reference to both Emily of Emerald Hill
and Joss & Gold.
1. Sophistication of thesis, and manner in which the argument is made.
2. Ability to make use of secondary sources in an integrated manner (note you can be selective in the use of secondary sources, both theoretical and critical: it is best to engage with one or two rather than many in any essay of this length).
3. Ability to observe elements of the primary texts carefully and draw conclusions from them.
4. Quality of writing; well-structured, well-written, and free of grammatical errors.
5. Smooth and integrated use of well-chosen quotation.
6. Use of proper scholastic conventions: title, MLA style, with parenthetical citations. For a detailed account of MLA style see:
8. Conciseness. Marks may be deducted from projects that are seriously over-length.
Plagiarism can sometimes be a confusing issue, especially if you are under time or peer pressure. Make sure you review NUS's online course on plagiarism [complete with a walking and talking John Richardson]. Do not hand in any work over which you have doubts; discuss it with a lecturer first. If plagiarized work is submitted, you risk failing the module and possible disciplinary action from the university.
Last updated: 25 January, 2007