OBJECTIVES
Acquaint yourself with a range of valid critical inquiries into
different aspects of the text
Expand and deepen your understanding of the play through
research/ reading critical literary essays
Use these critical essays as models for your own academic
essay; apply appropriate insights from these examples about
structure, argument, and academic tone
Integrate ideas, insights and evidence from one or both of
your chosen two texts as sources for your Othello essay.
Using one of these readings is required; using both is optional.
Other acceptable sources to use for your paper, in addition to the critical database readings are the assigned videos from the Drama Unit and other assigned readings, etc. See Essay Instructions for details.
OVERVIEW
You will be reading two selections from the database and
writing a two-paragraph summary/analysis for each one — a total of
FOUR paragraphs. (Obviously, you are encouraged to read as many of
these critical essays as you like to enlarge your understanding and
stimulate your thinking about the play, and you’re welcome to use
additional sources in your essay.) Remember that for your essay,
you must also cite the play itself among your sources. See the
formal essay instructions for details about sources, source types,
and the Works Cited.
INSTRUCTIONS: (scroll to the bottom for the resources you’ll
need for this journal)
STEP 1: READING from the Critical Database
TIP: Before choosing from the Othello Database of Critical Articles and Essays, first click some of them open and scan the first few paragraphs before deciding on the one(s) you want to read more closely – note that the subject matter and focus is not always clear just from the titles, so do not base your choices exclusively on titles.
The database readings vary widely in focus, tone, subject matter and approach to the play. Click open enough of them to get a sense of the variety.
Choose the first text related to YOUR TOPIC that you will
summarize and analyze for this Journal. It might be one you plan to
use as important background, or as direct support of your thesis,
or as a counterargument to your thesis.
It’s important that you read attentively, as it will help you
arrive at your own interpretation and ideas about the play, and
that will be demonstrated in your essay.
STEP 2: WRITING a 2-paragraph response to Text #1
LAYOUT, FORMATTING & CITING:
Prepare the document in MLA format. Formatting counts
At the top, above your first paragraph, include an MLA citation
(Links to an external site.)of the text you chose to write about
– format it the way you would an entry on a Works Cited page.
(Visit the Purdue OWL MLA Format Guide (Links to an external site.)
for instructions and examples).
Label each paragraph with the appropriate boldface
heading
Part 1: Summary
Part 2: Analysis
Paragraph 1: Summary (250-300 words):
In your well-written and well-developed first paragraph, you
will present a concise, accurate and sufficiently detailed SUMMARY
that accurately captures the thesis and main ideas in the critical
reading. Remember the characteristics of an effective summary! It
does not contain opinion; it should not be vague or overly general,
and should include the most important information and details.
Identify and briefly explain the authorâ€s subject matter,
thesis and critical approach
Summarize the key points and the writer’s conclusion(s)
Summaries DO include key details.
Include 1 quote from the article, cited properly, and that
you’ve chosen for relevance to include in the summary paragraph.
(Quotes should be integrated and cited properly, and be as short as
possible while still conveying their intended point).
Paragraph 2: Analysis (300 words):
In your well-written and well-developed ANALYSIS paragraph,
you will address the following tasks:
Consider the writer’s implicit and explicit arguments. Then
assess the article’s or critical essay’s persuasiveness: What was
most persuasive (or not) about the writerâ€s thesis and
interpretation? Why?
What did you find most illuminating, unexpected, or thought
provoking in this critical essay?
Is there a possible alternate viewpoint, counterargument, or
other interpretation of the evidence that should be considered?
Briefly discuss.
Was the writer’s argument shaped by a specific critical
model? Identify whether it is a formalist, gender-masculinity-LGBT,
feminist, or race-ethnicity-post-colonialism analysis, (or possibly
a combination) and explain how you arrived at your conclusion
(including if you decide that it was none of the above). Be
specific. Explain your reasoning.
How does this writer’s interpretation/argument affect your
understanding of and possibly your approach to the play? Briefly
discuss.
Finally, assess the relevance of the essay to your chosen
prompt. How is it relevant? Briefly explain. For your own essay,
can you employ elements of the writer’s ideas in support of your
thesis-in-progress or as counter-argument? Briefly explain.
STEP 3: Repeat the process above for your SECOND chosen reading.
When you’re done, your completed Journal assignment will
consist of:
A) A two-paragraph summary and analysis of your chosen
critical reading # 1 from the Database
B) A two-paragraph summary and analysis of your chosen
critical reading #2 from the Database
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