Read Book:

A Story As Sharp As A Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers and Their World

by Robert Bringhurst

 

 

Bringhurst, Robert. A Story As Sharp As A Knife : The Classical Haida Mythtellers And Their World. Vancouver [B.C.]: Perseus Books, LLC, 2011. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 8 Sept. 2016.

 

 

Critical Analysis Assignment

 

Assignment Due: Friday, April 24th, 2021 by 11:59 PM

 

This is the final writing assignment for the semester. In this paper, you will review a book related to Alaska Native studies and provide a 4 to 6 (not including title page and references page) page critical analysis paper.

 

Please follow the directions below to complete your assignment. You must use standard academic English and provide citations in Chicago (CMS) style. You must incorporate at least two (2) articles that we have read as a class throughout the semester and you must cite these additional sources correctly. Be sure to proofread and spellcheck your final version.

 

Instructions:

 

1. In this 4 to 6 page paper (1200 to 1800 words), you are expected to do more than summarize the book you have chosen.

1. Your paper is a critical review of the content of your book; this means you will tell me what the author intended to say & and how they said it (summary) and then evaluate whether the author was successful in stating and supporting their argument (analysis).

1. Summary should make up no more than 1/3 of your paper’s length.

1. Analysis will vary depending on the book you have chosen; here are some examples of analysis on which you may choose to focus:

1. You may choose to focus on the methods your author has used to gather their information; is this a reliable method? Does the author use their chosen method correctly?

1. You may focus on the author’s background; is this author qualified to carry out this type of work? Why or why not? (hint: critical analysis is not always negative)

1. You may focus on the evidence presented; is it compelling? Does it fully support what the author is trying to prove? Why or why not?

1. You may feel that information is missing or that some information presented don’t quite fit in the book; why or why not?.

1. There are many other avenues you may choose to pursue in your analysis

1. If you use additional sources to critique your book, you must cite those sources.

1. Your analysis must also include a section or focus on how this book relates to a topic we’ve covered in our readings of Alaska Native studies. This must cite at least two of the authors we’ve read this semester.

1. This document might be helpful: https://ctl.utsc.utoronto.ca/twc/sites/default/files/CritReview.pd

CRITERIA

Excellent

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Average

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Criterion Score

Length of essay

2 points

WELL BEYOND 450 words

1.5 points

350- 450 words

1 point

275 – 349 words

0.5 points

100-274 words

0 points

Less than 100 words

Score of Length of essay,/ 2

In-depth Thought and Supporting Evidence

2 points

Excellent development, in-depth thought and use of specific examples of moments from the performance; several examples mentioned

1.5 points

Good development, in-depth thought and use specific examples of moments from the performance; a few examples mentioned

1 point

Marginal development, in-depth thought and  use of specific examples of moments from the performance; one or two examples mentioned

0.5 points

Below average development, in-depth thought and specific examples of moments from the performance

0 points

Poor and/or absence of development, in-depth thought and specific examples of moments from the performance

Score of In-depth Thought and Supporting Evidence,/ 2

SCREENSHOTS

1 point

Extensive screenshots, and labels with captions; inserted in document

0.75 points

Required screenshots; identified with labels/captions; inserted in document

0.5 points

Required screenshots; adequately labeled; inserted in document

0.25 points

Screenshots somewhat labeled; in separate file(s)

0 points

No screenshots

Score of SCREENSHOTS,/ 1

Understanding and Use of Terminology

2 points

Excellent understanding of TERMS UNDERLINED in the question within your response and use of terminology

1.75 points

Good understanding of TERMS UNDERLINED in the question within your response and use of terminology

1.5 points

Marginal understanding of TERMS UNDERLINED in the question within your response and use of terminology

0.5 points

Below average/lack of understanding of TERMS UNDERLINED in the question within your response and use of terminology

0 points

Poor and/or no understanding of TERMS UNDERLINED in the question within your response and use of terminology

Score of Understanding and Use of Terminology,/ 2

Questions & Sub-Questions

2 points

Answered Question(s) & sub-questions with excellently developed in-depth & thoughtful explanations; Avoided retelling the story or summarizing plot

1.5 points

Answered Question(s) & sub-questions with good in-depth & thoughtful explanations;  Avoided retelling the story or summarizing plot

1 point

Answered Question(s) & sub-questions with adequate in-depth & thoughtful explanations

0.5 points

Answered Question(s) & sub-questions with marginal explanations

0 points

Answered Question(s) & sub-questions with poor explanations

Score of Questions & Sub-Questions,/ 2

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.OVERALL

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Criterion Score

Writing Quality

1 point

NO spellings, punctuation, grammar, case errors, etc.; excellent organization, clarity; excellent citations & reference page

0.75 points

TWO spelling,  punctuation, grammar, case errors, etc.; good organization, clarity; good citations & reference page

0.5 points

THREE spelling, punctuation,  grammar, case errors, etc.; OR Adequate organization, clarity; some citations & reference page

0.25 points

More than 3 spelling, punctuation, grammar, case, etc.; OR poor organization, clarity; missing citations & reference page

0 points

Over 10 spelling, punctuation, grammar, case errors (additional points may be deducted); OR poor organization, clarity; missing citations & reference page

Score of Writing Quality,/ 1

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Score of PLAY RESPONSE RUBRIC2021,/ 10

Overall Score

Overall Score

Level 44 points minimum

Level 33 points minimum

Level 22 points minimum

Level 10 points minimum