Module 05 Course Project – Literary Analysis
For this project assignment, you will submit your Literary Analysis paper on the assigned novel selected for the course, which should focus on three or more elements of fiction to show how this novel is an example of modern literature in both theme and style. Please review the literary terms explored in this course. These will help you to develop the ideas and concepts you chose to examine in your paper.
Technical Requirements:
- 6-7 pages in length, not including cover page and references page
- Use the APA template with APA cover and References page attached
- Use a minimum of 5 outside resources, in addition to the textbook
- At least three of the five resources need to be from the Rasmussen Online Library. The remaining articles should be from credible sources.
For this final project assignment, you should visit the Course Project tab in the LIT3382 Modern World Literature Course Guide. There you will find a link to the Literary Analysis Guide with information to help you to write a literary analysis paper. The Writing Guide and APA Guide may also assist you with the writing requirements. You can access the course guide in your Module 01 course tab.
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Running head: THESIS AND ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 1
THESIS AND ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 5
Thesis
and Annotated
Bibliography
Matthew Brady
Rasmussen College
Modern World Literature
Vicki Phillips
January 26, 2020
Thesis
The novel by Haddon presents the aspects of life as one grows from one stage to the other. It has displayed the various challenging factors that individuals face in the society and the solutions to the challenges (Haddon, 2007). The presentation of the characters, the roles they play are as per what individuals face in the current world. Based on the main character Christopher, themes are well organized explaining the key aspects of life. Analyzing the key themes of the novel will bring a better reflection of the incidences in the story and current situation in the day-to-day activities of the human generation.
· Love and Relationships: Love and relationships is depicted as a complicated matter in the novel because it does not seem to work out.
· Truth and Trust: Truth is a basic principle that maintains a positive association between people. Even though it can hurt at some point but it helps in enhancing trust. Christopher developed fear and lost trust in his father after he realised that he had lied about his mother (Haddon, 2007).
· Language and Communication: Even though the novel has not stated that Christopher has autism but from how his characters as displayed it can be concluded that he has the disorder. His language is straight forward and he does not understand some non-verbal aspects of communication like different facial expressions.
Bibliography
Min|Lee, H., & Wah, L. (2011, November 30). Teaching of Speech, Language and Communication Skills for Young Children with Severe Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Do Educators Need to Know? Retrieved from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ955538
The article recognises the fact that one out of 110 children is diagnosed with the disorder of autism (Min|Lee & Wah, 2011). It addresses the importance of language and communication skills among those children with the disorder. It outlines how the children could be taught and improve n their skills in communication. I choose this article because it outlines some of the efforts made by Christopher’s’ friend Siobhan in helping him improve in his communication skills.
Iñiguez, G., Govezensky, T., Dunbar, R., Kaski, K., & Barrio, R. A. (2014, September 7). Effects of deception in social networks. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123708/
This article explains the essential role played by truth when individuals exchange ideas. Dishonesty damages the social relationship of individual and it also ruins trust (Iñiguez, Govezensky, Dunbar, Kaski, & Barrio, 2014). The article uses agent based model to determine the degree of distortion caused by prosocial and antisocial lies. My reason for selecting the article is because it has a detailed information concerning truth and trust which is one of the aspects in my thesis.
Correia, J. (2015, April 1). Underlying Deception in Parent-Child Relationships. Retrieved from https://dalspace.library.dal.ca/handle/10222/63067
The article explains the role lying plays in a parent-child relationship. It analyses lying based on ideological, practical and justifiable context (Correia, 2015). It concludes that lying shapes a child-parent relationship. I select the article because it enlightens the idea of Christopher’s father where he was lying about his mother to protect his son.
Schmuck, D. (2013). Single parenting: fewer negative effects of children’s behaviors than claimed. Modern Psychological Studies, 18(2), 12.
The article attempts to clarify the effects of single parenting on children. It indicates that single parenting has a negative effect but not as much as previous studies indicated (Schmuck, 2013). This is a result when factors like separation and divorce are controlled. I have chosen the article because it supports the theme of love and relationships between a parent and a child which is part of my thesis.
NIH. (2018, August 30). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Communication Problems in Children. Retrieved from https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/autism-spectrum-disorder-communication-problems-children
The article explains about the communication among children with autism. It enlightens the communication challenges faced by those with the disorder (NIH,2018). Teaching communication skills is important to such children. I select the article because it creates an understanding of the theme of language and communication in the main character Christopher.
References
Haddon, M. (2007). The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. National Geographic Books.
Schmuck, D. (2013). Single parenting: fewer negative effects of children’s behaviors than claimed. Modern Psychological Studies, 18(2), 12.
Iñiguez, G., Govezensky, T., Dunbar, R., Kaski, K., & Barrio, R. A. (2014, September 7). Effects of deception in social networks. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123708/
Min|Lee, H., & Wah, L. (2011, November 30). Teaching of Speech, Language and Communication Skills for Young Children with Severe Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Do Educators Need to Know? Retrieved from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ955538
Correia, J. (2015, April 1). Underlying Deception in Parent-Child Relationships. Retrieved from https://dalspace.library.dal.ca/handle/10222/63067
NIH. (2018, August 30). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Communication Problems in Children. Retrieved from https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/autism-spectrum-disorder-communication-problems-children
Running Head: OUTLINE AND REVISED THESIS 1
Outline and Revised Thesis
Matthew Brady
Rasmussen College
Modern World Literature
Vicki Phillips
February 2, 2020
Outline and Thesis for Peer Review
I. Introduction
A. The novel by Haddon presents various challenges that individuals with autism face in the society and the solutions to those challenges. This is achieved through the presentation of the characters and their roles in the novel.
B. Living with children with special needs can be rewarding if they, themselves, and their needs can be understood. Through such understanding, others can accommodate and support their learning and development.
C. In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Christopher Boone exhibits autistic behavior that a caring parent might have recognized and remedied had that parent had the knowledge we have today.
II. Body
A. Autism Challenges in the Society
1. Mistreatment
a) Christopher was mistreated by his father
b) The police officer arrested Christopher despite his condition
2. Isolation
a) Christopher was taken to different schools from the rest of the children
b)
Christopher is separated from his mother at a tender age
B. Relationship
1. Difficulties forming relationships
a) Christopher appears not to have developed a good relationship with his father despite living with him
b) Christopher hates being hugged by his father
2. Impaired Emotional development
a. Christopher does not appear to be affect by the loss of his mother
3. Trust issues
a) Christopher does not trust his father for killing Wellington.
“I had to get out of the house. Father had murdered Wellington. That meant he could murder me, because I couldn’t trust him, even though he had said ‘Trust me,’ because he had told a lie about a big thing.” (Haddon, 2003, p. 122)
b) Christopher develops trust issues with his father after he realized that his mother was alive.
“Then I stopped reading the letter because I felt sick. Mother had not had a heart attack. Mother had not died. Mother had been alive all the time. And Father had lied about this.” (Haddon, 2003, p. 112).
C. Language and communication
1. Problems in language development
a. Christopher’s thoughts often run together in a run-on sentence and do not follow proper grammar.
2. Loves logic
a. Loves geometrical shape
b. Uses logic to investigate the murder of Wellington
D. Repetitive and Obsession
a. Obsessed with numbers
b. Proceeds to investigate the murder of wellington despite warnings from his father
III. Conclusion
Throughout the novel, Christopher Boone exhibits autistic behavior. This is shown by his difficulties in forming relationships, problems in communication and language development, and his obsession with numbers.
Outline and Thesis for Peer Review
I. Introduction
A. The novel by Haddon presents various challenges that individuals with autism face in the society and the solutions to those challenges. This is achieved through the presentation of the characters and their roles in the novel.
B. Living with children with special needs can be rewarding if you understand them and their needs. Through such understanding, we can accommodate and support their learning and development.
C. In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Christopher Boone exhibits autistic behavior that a caring parent might have recognized and remedied had that parent had the knowledge we have today.
II. Body
A. Autism Challenges in the Society
1. Mistreatment
a) Christopher was mistreated by his father
b) The police officer arrested Christopher despite his condition
2. Isolation
a) Christopher was taken to different schools for the rest of the children
b) Christopher is separated from his mother at a tender age
B. Relationship
1. Difficulties forming relationships
a) Christopher appears not to have developed a good relationship with his father despite living with him
b) Christopher hates being hugged by his father
2. Impaired Emotional development
a. Christopher does not appear to be affect by the loss of his mother
3. Trust issues
a) Christopher does not trust his father for killing Wellington.
“I had to get out of the house. Father had murdered Wellington. That meant he could murder me, because I couldn’t trust him, even though he had said ‘Trust me,’ because he had told a lie about a big thing.” (Haddon, 2003, p. 122)
b) Christopher develops trust issues with his father after he realized that his mother was alive.
“Then I stopped reading the letter because I felt sick. Mother had not had a heart attack. Mother had not died. Mother had been alive all the time. And Father had lied about this.” (Haddon, 2003, p. 112).
C. Language and communication
1. Problems in language development
a. Christopher’s thoughts often run together in a run-on sentence and do not follow proper grammar.
2. Loves logic
a. Loves geometrical shape
b.
Uses logic to investigate the murder of Wellington
D. Repetitive and Obsession
a. Obsessed with numbers
b. Proceeds to investigate the murder of wellington despite warnings from his father
III. Conclusion
Throughout the novel, Christopher Boone exhibits autistic behavior. This is shown by his difficulties in forming relationships, problems in communication and language development, and his obsession with numbers.
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Peer Feedback Rubric for Literary Analysis Outline |
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Instructions: For each item in the Criteria column, use the ‘Score:’ row to evaluate your peer by checking the box in the appropriate column. In addition, comment on your overall impression of the outline in the Additional Feedback row at the bottom. Once you are finished, copy this table and paste it directly into the reply area of your peer’s discussion post. |
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Thesis is missing or incomplete. Outline is incomplete. |
Thesis is poorly developed and/or not supported with evidence. Outline is too brief to see what is the focus or depth. |
Thesis is somewhat developed and is supported with evidence. Outline somewhat detailed but needs more evidence. |
Thesis is well-developed and strongly supported with evidence. Outline clearly states major points as well as gives citations for supporting materials and resources used. |
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Outline is very brief or is incomplete. Points are not clearly defined or too brief. Missing supporting evidence and resources. |
The outline is somewhat developed but lacks support either with evidence or needs more details from the novel. Resources are only partially listed. |
The outline is mostly developed but lacks some support, either with evidence or details from novel. Resources are listed. |
The outline is well organized and is clearly supported with evidence from the readings, and resources are listed. |
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The thesis is missing from the outline. |
The thesis is found in the introductory paragraph, but it is not clear as to which sentence is the thesis statement. |
The thesis statement is one sentence but could use refining—i.e. made clearer by stating exactly what is to be discussed in the paper. |
The thesis statement is very clear and states the elements of fiction that will be discussed in the paper. |
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Word Choice |
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Lacks appropriate word usage and/or correct grammar for APA research papers. Possible use of slang or use of” I, you, your, we, us” in thesis or outline. |
Word choice is somewhat appropriate for APA research papers. Possible use of I, you, your, we, us is evident in the thesis or outline. Possible use of colloquial English/slang. |
Word choice is mostly appropriate for APA research papers. Possible use of I, you, your, we, us is evident in the thesis or outline. |
Word choice is formal college standard English- appropriate for APA research papers. No use of I, you, your, we, us is evident in the thesis or outline. |
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Topics |
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Topics on outline are missing. Insufficient number of headings and details on outline for length of paper (6-7 page paper). |
Topics on outline are not well stated or are missing. Insufficient number of headings for length of paper (6-7 page paper). |
Topics on outline are well stated but only somewhat sufficient for length of paper (6-7 page paper). |
Topics on outline are well stated and sufficient for length of paper (6-7 page paper). |
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Conventions |
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The Outline is not using the standard APA template that is required or it does not follow standard outline formatting. It is either missing parts or incomplete or incorrectly formatted. |
Standard Formatting APA is not used with APA template, cover, and outline beginning on page 2 of the document. Outline does not use standard outline formatting for headings, capital letters for topics, and numbers for sub-topics. The Outline is missing parts or does not have 5 major components. |
Standard Formatting APA used with APA template, cover, and outline beginning on page 2 of the document. Outline somewhat uses standard outline formatting for headings, capital letters for topics, and numbers for sub-topics. The Outline still has at least 5 major components. |
Standard Formatting APA used with the APA template, cover page, and outline beginning on page 2 of the document. Outline uses standard outline formatting for headings, capital letters for topics, and numbers for sub-topics. The Outline has at least 5 major components. |
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Additional Feedback: Matthew, your outline looks good so far! It is just the rough draft but you state some good points for each paragraph. The thesis doesn’t state exactly what each paragraph is going to be about and you could pull some more quotes from the story. A thing I keep forgetting in my paper is not using I, you, we and us and you did a couple times in your introduction paragraph. Just keep that in mind when writing your final paper, I have to as well. Overall great job on the outline, I enjoyed reading it! |