Discuss Mephistopheles’ role in Goethe’s play. Explore his main functions and limitations.
1. Does your thesis statement present the following elements: 1) your opinion; 2) your support for this opinion from primary sources (state two or three reasons)?
2. Does each topic sentence clearly state the main point of the paragraph and show how the paragraph relates to the thesis?
3. Do the topic sentences, when read sequentially, guide the reader through each step of your analysis and argument?
4. Does your paper contain four well developed middle paragraphs?
5. Does each middle paragraph include the following elements: a) a focused topic sentence; b) your own analysis of your primary source(s); c) two or more references to the primary material or specific examples; d) two or more references to your secondary sources?
6. Are the essay’s assertions clear? Are they adequately supported?
7. Does the organization of your paper further your assertions/argument?
8. Have you removed irrelevant material?
9. Does the conclusion restate the thesis, sum up the main points, and suggest a broader context or the implications of your subject?
