Literacy Analysis Essay about: A doll’s house – Henrik Ibsen
Steps:
Step 1: Identify the characteristics of the comedy: A Doll’s house.
Step 2: Analyze the corresponding play to find direct examples and evidence that qualify the play to fit in the genre.
Step3: Write the essay. Clearly introduce the play and genre.
Content:
Develops a clear thesis and main points relating to the genre of the play. Focuses on analysis over summary. Includes both textual evidence and outside support. Quotes are succinct and directly related.
Any additional sources are credible for an academic essay. All information is accurate. Sources should both provide background and relate outside criticism of the play. Any use of homework help sites, such as Lit Charts, Spark notes, Shmoop, or similar, will have a negative impact. General reference sources, such as encyclopedias, should also be avoided.
Structure/Organization:
Ideas are in a logical order that is easy to follow. Clear organizational structure that includes an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Introduction clearly states thesis and main points; body paragraphs build off those ideas.
Conclusion is used to wrap up the essay and expand on why the topic matters. Incorporates quotes into the surrounding text by using signal phrases or summarizing context and discussing how it relates to your point. Properly uses transitions as needed to help with essay flow.
Format:
Includes proper MLA8 header, title, and page numbers. In-text citations and works cited page follow MLA standards for citations based on type of text. All items listed on the works cited page are also cited earlier in the essay. Are margins are set to 1” and type is 12-point font, double-spaced, throughout.
Follows proper rules of grammar and usage, including but not limited to sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, noun-pronoun reference, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
Style:
Maintains a formal academic tone. Avoids second person pronouns. Does not incorporate self as author.
