- 18 Mar, 2021
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Greek mythology
l Paper Requirements
● Develop your own argument from the texts (going beyond class discussion).
● The structure and clarity of the argument with supporting examples are the most important parts (see the
tips below the prompt).
● Effort, quality of your points, and sophistication of thought are the key to success.
● Papers must use line numbers from translations assigned in class, quote properly, and not use anyone
else’s work (see Plagiarism and Citation section below).
● Papers must be in formal English, without grammatical errors, edited, and polished.
● Do your own work, edit, and have someone read it over before you turn it in.
For help use the Free Campus Learning Assistance Services: http://clas.sa.ucsb.edu
● Turn in your paper BOTH
● On Gauchospace
● AND hard copy in class before noon on 6/13, or any time before [as long as your TA acknowledges
receiving it.]
Plagiarism and Citation
● Plagiarism is defined by UCSB (Office of Judicial Affairs) as the use of another’s idea or words without
proper attribution or credit.
● You do not have to use secondary sources for papers in this class. But if you do (including internet
sources), you must cite them.
● Citing a source means that you show, within the body of your text, that you took words or ideas from another
place.
● In order to cite: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
● Plagiarism will result in an F and a referral to Judicial Affairs.
Prompt
For this ten-page paper you will be asked to contrast 3 quotations.
Choose 2 quotations of your own, 1 before and 1 after the midterm and contrast them to the following to make your
own argument about the difference between their perspectives on Justice:
Athena: But the citizens must uphold the law
and there can be no deviation, for pure water
can never be drawn once the well has been fouled.
There will be no anarchy, nor the rule of tyranny.
Citizens, embrace the middle way, but never banish fear,
for the mortal who has no fear can never know Justice.
(The Furies 694-699)
Before Midterm After Midterm
Theogony Lucian
Works and Days Pausanias
Iliad AntigoneOdyssey Plato
“Homeric Hymn to Demeter”
Paper Grading Rubric
1) An introduction with a strong thesis and a conclusion that ties examples together:
30 points
2) Good choice of examples and correct, close analysis of the language: 40 points
3) Demonstrating an understanding of context: 30 points
a. Accurate statements about the works from which quotations are derived
b. Understanding the themes raised in lecture and section
c. Understanding basic concepts of myth
Remember, you must make their own arguments: if you copy your arguments from any sources, or repeat closely
what has been said in class, you will not get credit.
Instead, use our class as a starting point for your own ideas.
Approach and Keys to Success
Your papers are meant to demonstrate your:
● incorporation of analytical techniques from class,
● your close reading of the texts,
● and your ability to make your own argument.
Make sure to
● focus on the language of the passages: what themes does it show?
● Show your larger understanding of the texts in which they appear,
● and include some relevant larger ideas about your topic.
If you have any problems or questions, please contact your TA. For problems the TAs cannot help with, please
contact the professor.
The writing center can help you a great deal if you go there early.