T C 357: Comedy, Ancient and Modern
Paper assignment 2
Due Wednesday, February 23rd
In a paper of 3-5 pages, address some aspect of your chosen specialty as it applies to ancient Greek and/or Roman comic plays.
Keep in mind the following:
1. Your paper should be 3-5 pages, typed, double-spaced. I need a
neat paper copy, not an electronic version.
2. You may choose any aspect of your specialty, in any one or more of
the Greek and Roman plays we have read this semester. Please do not
repeat, though, any arguments you made regarding Double Bind
in your first paper. Choose an aspect of sufficient narrowness that
you can cover it with reasonable thoroughness in three to five
pages.
3. You do not need to use any secondary works for this essay. Feel
free, however, to use whatever secondary works you consider
appropriate, but be sure that all such works are thoroughly cited,
and that your essay reflects your own thinking.
4. Proofread carefully. Papers with egregious mistakes in grammar or
spelling will receive very low grades.
5. Be sure to hand in your paper on time. Remember that papers will
lose one letter grade for each week they are late.
6. Be very conscious of structure: provide a clear introduction and
conclusion, each with a summary of your major arguments. Arrange your
arguments logically and succinctly, with appropriate transitions
between paragraphs.
7. Please come to see me at any time if I can provide advice or
assistance. I will also be glad to look over a draft of your paper
before the due date.
8. Remember the guidelines of your general
paper guidelines.
Grading
Your grade will be calculated as follows:
Accuracy in citing the play or plays you write about: 10 points
Cogency of arguments: 20 points
Substance of arguments: 20 points
Structure: 20 points
Clarity: 20 points
Style, grammar, and spelling: 10 points