I have to write a critical based on the short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
I have to state what theme I believe is shown in the short story and write 5 paragraphs providing reasoning for that. The first paragraph as the introduction where I state my thesis. The second third and fourth are for proof and evidence supporting my thesis. The 5th is the conclusion. The following is the checklist I have been provided with.
Editing Checklist
Font Times New Roman size 12
Your name, class, date is in the top right corner
You have a title that is a hint about what is to come
(the name of the assignment is a bad title)
Introduction
In your intro you have a TAG line (title author genre) for EACH work you are discussing
You use an author’s full name once, refer to them by their last name ever after
There should be one sentence for each body paragraph
There should be a clear thesis that is your MAIN IDEA for the paper
Body Paragraphs
Each body paragraph needs a quote or some sort of supporting evidence
End each body paragraph by showing how the ideas in it connect to your thesis
Remember, when you talk about the authors here, only use the last name
Conclusion
No new information – you’ve used your body paragraphs to make your argument
Outline what you have discussed
Remind me what your thesis is
If you can, make a connection to the broader world (not necessary just helpful)
Leave the reader with something to think about (but don’t get hung up here)
Editing
Run a spelling and grammar check
Make sure all names have capital letters
All shorter texts are “in quotes” and all longer texts are in italics