Assignment # 1

Objective: write a response to Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Criteria:

• Evidence of understanding of the chosen topic. 
• Evidence of critical and independent thinking.
• Evidence of careful reading of the novel and investigation on the topic.
• Overall coherence of your writing.

Assessment Rubric: (See link)

Recommendations:

• Avoid using "I, we": use passive constructions whenever is possible.
• Avoid short forms/contractions
• Avoid using biased language
• Direct quotations should be accurate: write what the author wrote. You can omit parts of the quotation using (...).
• Use formal language: whatever is traditionally used in spoken language should NOT be used in an academic paper.
• Use "hedging" language (cautions language) it seems that..., it appears to be.... may...might....could...