Overview
Topic：Idol Fandom (need a outline within 8 hours)
Length and format: 8-10 pages of main text, double-spaced, Times New Roman, Font 12, 1-inch margin. A title page (with your name, course code, title of paper, date of submission), page numbers, and a bibliography (references/works cited) must be provided.
For this research essay, pick a topic related to Chinese media and write a research paper about it. The topic needs to be specific, and the paper needs to make a point about the topic. It should not be a purely descriptive account, such as one that simply provides a description of what happened. It needs to provide an analysis and demonstrate how it helps us understand Chinese media better. It needs to engage in conversations with what others have said about this topic or relevant questions the topic raises, so it's important to cite sources, including at least 4 academic sources. There is no upper limit to the number of academic and non-academic sources. Both APA and MLA formats are fine as long as your paper is formatted consistently.
Grading rubric: (Total 30 points)
Content: (20 points)
- Does the paper have an argument? Is the argument clearly articulated in the introduction?
- Does it have a clearly articulated thesis/argument?
- Does the paper revolve around the major argument or does it wander into areas that dilute the focus of the paper?
- Does each part of the paper contribute to the establishment and strengthening of the argument? Is the argument well supported by evidence?
- Does the paper have a conclusion?
Organization: (5 points)
- Is the paper well-organized and easy to follow?
- Does it use effective transitions to move from point to point?
- Does the paper shift focus back and forth?
Language and Format: (5 points)
- Does the paper include at least four academic sources? Are they cited properly? Are other sources cited properly? You may choose either APA or MLA to cite sources and format your paper.
- Is the paper carefully proofread? Is it presented in clear, unambiguous language?
- Is the paper formatted according to guidelines provided here?