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Unit 1 Assignment: Creating Plot
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This assignment focuses on your ability to: learn how to identify plot devices in literature by crafting your own creative piece with similar plot devices that are evident in this week’s readings.
The purpose of completing this assignment is: as a student and a career professional, writing a creative narrative can improve your overall communication abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and emotional intelligence, making you a more well-rounded and valuable asset in any professional work environment.
See the attached document for complete instructions and grading rubric.
Submit your assignment by 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday of Unit 1.
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The Main Title of Your Essay: The Subtitle of Your Essay (Subtitle is optional)
First Name Last Name
English Department, Post University
ENG130: Literature and Composition
Instructor’s Name
Due Date for Assignment
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The Main Title of Your Essay: The Subtitle of Your Essay
The introduction of the essay should begin here.
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References
Author Last Name, First Initial. (year of publication). Title of the article. Name of the
periodical, volume (issue), page range start-page range end. DOI web address
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ENG130 – Literature and
Composition
Creating Plot
Points: 100
Overview:
This assignment focuses on your ability to: learn how to identify plot devices in
literature by crafting your own creative piece with similar plot devices that are evident in
this week’s readings.
The purpose of completing this assignment is: as a student and a career
professional, writing a creative narrative can improve your overall communication
abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and emotional intelligence, making you a more
well-rounded and valuable asset in any professional work environment.
Instructions:
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After reading the stories in the unit, create your own work of fiction with a clear
plot or sequence of events that focus on either a traditional plot arc or a
nontraditional plot arc. The story should be 1-2 pages in length. The subject of
your story is entirely up to you, but ensure it is appropriate for an academic
setting. Your story should have a main character, a simple conflict, and a form of
resolution.
Your final paragraph should explain why you chose a traditional or nontraditional
plot structure for your story.
Requirements:
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Your response should be at least one to two pages in length (does not include
the title and reference pages).
Your response should have a properly APA formatted title page and reference
page. Utilize the template for your title page.
Ensure APA format for all citations.
The paper should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins. Choice of fonts: 11point Calibri,11-point Arial,12-point Times New Roman.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before
you write and again after you write.
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Evaluation Rubric for Creating Plot Assignment
CRITERIA
Work of
Fiction
Elements of
Story
Explanation
for Plot
Structure
Deficient
0 – 11 points
The story has
an unclear plot
or sequence of
events that
may be a
traditional plot
arc or a
nontraditional
plot arc – may
have many
elements of
vagueness.
0 – 11 points
The elements
of the story, a
clear main
character, a
simple conflict,
and a form of
resolution are
missing or
unclear in a
way that the
audience is
unable to
decipher the
elements.
0 – 17 points
Minimally
explains why a
traditional or
nontraditional
plot structure
was chosen for
the story – may
be missing
several key
components of
the
explanation.
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Needs
Improvement
12 – 15 points
The story has a
slightly clear
plot or
sequence of
events that is
either a
traditional plot
arc or a
nontraditional
plot arc – may
have some
elements of
vagueness.
12 – 15 points
Has one of the
three elements
of the story: a
clear main
character, a
simple conflict,
or a form of
resolution.
18 – 23 points
Limited
explanation as
to why a
traditional or
nontraditional
plot structure
was chosen for
the story – may
be missing a
few key
components of
the
Proficient
Exemplary
16 – 19 points
The story has a
mostly clear
plot or
sequence of
events that is
either a
traditional plot
arc or a
nontraditional
plot arc – may
have an
element of
vagueness.
16 – 19 points
Has two of the
three elements
of the story: a
clear main
character, a
simple conflict,
or a form of
resolution.
20 points
The story has a
clear plot or
sequence of
events that is
either a
traditional plot
arc or a
nontraditional
plot arc.
24 – 29 points
Adequately
explains why a
traditional or
nontraditional
plot structure
was chosen for
the story – may
be missing a
key component
of the
explanation.
30 points
Fully explains
why a
traditional or
nontraditional
plot structure
was chosen for
the story.
20 points
Has a clear
main character,
a simple
conflict, and a
form of
resolution.
CRITERIA
Paper Length
Clear and
Professional
Writing and
APA Format
Deficient
0 – 8 points
Less than half
a page in
length,
excluding the
title and
reference
pages.
0 – 8 points
Errors impede
professional
presentation;
guidelines are
not followed.
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Needs
Improvement
explanation.
9 – 11 points
At least half a
page in length,
excluding the
title and
reference
pages.
9 – 11 points
Significant
errors that do
not impede
professional
presentation.
Proficient
Exemplary
12 – 14 points
At least threequarters of a
page in length,
excluding the
title and
reference
pages.
15 points
At least one
page in length,
excluding the
title and
reference
pages.
12 – 14 points
Few errors that
do not impede
professional
presentation.
15 points
Writing and
format are
clear,
professional,
APA compliant,
and error-free.
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