Ai Weiwei is a contemporary artist from China. He is the topic of my essay.
TEACHER’S INSTRUCTIONS: This paper is a chance for you to explore an area of interest in greater detail. I am looking for strong critical thinking skills demonstrated through the synthesis of content anchored in the basic facts and issues of your topic and a willingness to apply original though based on your observations and research.
All essays are to be 7-8 pages in length (double spaced, 12 point font , & 1 inch margins)
Include images of the art or architecture your analysis is based on but be aware that images do not fulfill page count requirement
Please include a minimum of 5 bibliographical references (including internet sources)
Please use primary and secondary peer reviewed sources exclusively
NO Wiki or Encarta or Art Story or single page web site (thought co etc )references please
All quotes must be footnoted in the appropriate manner
Please use MLA format for thesis and dissertations
Standard procedures regarding plagiarism apply
Turnitin enabled
For your research essay topic, please choose one artist to focus on. (I chose Ai WeiWei. Please include his art piece “Sunflower Seeds” as well as some of his other works; pick whichever ones you like.)
RUBRIC:
Analysis
The paper is exceptionally well written and organized. The introduction and conclusion summarizes the main points of the paper and restates the thesis statement. The introduction moves smoothly and coherently to the thesis, which clearly states the paper’s central point. Ample evidence is provided to support the thesis. The analysis includes the use of key art historical terms and knowledge thoroughly discussed with descriptive evidence provided in reference to image examples. The analysis is supported by rigorous primary and secondary peer reviewed academic sources.
Writing
The paper is exceptionally well written and organized. It includes a title page, correct standard margin and font sizes, and meets page requirement. The paper is free of spelling and or grammar issues. There are no repetitive phrases. The paper is organized with a logical flow of information and paragraph development that contain central topics that relate to the thesis.
Citation
(can use database https://foothill.edu/library/ to search for sources as well as others)
The writing includes in text citations for sources in MLA format (author, page #) or as footnotes. Submission includes a works cited page in correct MLA or Chicago Style citation format.
Images
Images are included as an appendix or in text. The written analysis engages with the images as a primary source that is relevant to the thesis. Images are labeled with the artists name and title of the work and or the mapped region, or detail.
