Before I start I just want to say I’m eternally indebted to you and I really appreciate this, I have a lot riding on this essay so I wanted to call in an expert.
I have the guidelines for the essay below. The biggest things my professor likes is Plato’s theory’s so the best bet would to be use Platos theory against Huxleys theorys.
The Paper is an Analytical Essay, anayalizying and comparing a scholar (preferably Plato) vs the book The Island and the theory they propose in that.
Oh here’s some stuff my professor said he wants to see in the essay
Clauses
Underlined: independent clause
Italicized: Dependent interrupting clause (provides extra detail on your point)
Bolded: dependent clause
Em dash
good quote integration
and the bibloagrphy has to be in Chicago Manual style
Guidelines for Essay
“Island: Politics & Society on Pala”
(35% of course grade)
I. Purpose
Objective: Provide an analytical essay comparing and contrasting the ideas/themes found in Island with the political theories we have covered in the course. An interpretive essay is not a book review or an editorial. A critical essay supports its analysis with direct references to the novel, showing the extent Huxley borrows, satirizes, and/or negates the ideas of other western political thinkers.
II. Content
Descriiption & Thesis (10% of essay value)
There is no need to provide a summary of the book. Assume that the reader is familiar with the plot of the book. (No more than one paragraph.)
III. Analysis (70% of essay value)
This part of the paper should constitute the major portion of your work. Look for the ideas that Huxley draws upon in terms of the ideologies covered in the class. Can you, for instance, identify radical, conservative, and/or liberal ideas in his model community? (i.e. what extend does Huxley borrow from Plato’s notion of justice?)
Or you might examine his underlying assumptions about human nature, “male” & “female” natures. Is there a class, caste, or elites in this society? What is the role of their political leaders (what legitimizes their authority). Explain. What is the character of the economic system and the nature of social relationships in Huxley’s utopia? What is the value system of Palanese society? Consider, for instance, the political socialization process of the inhabitants: what they are taught, if anything, regarding gender roles, history, community etc.
IV. Conclusion: (20% essay value)
Finally, does Huxley’s vision of a utopian state offer us a unique contribution to political philosophy or is it merely a hybrid of political theories we have studied in class? Explain.
V. Format
a. Quotations
All quotations or paraphrasing in your work from any material must be enclosed in quotation marks and properly cited as to their origin. See a writing manual for consistent format. Plagiarism: Representing another person’s words, ideas, data, or materials as one’s own is a violation of the university code of conduct and will result in a grade of F on the paper, please see:
c. Bibliography
You should include a complete bibliography for all outside books used for this paper. Chicago style required
d. Editing:
Be sure to edit and proof your final copy! Points will be deducted for grammatical and spelling errors.
Please attach grading sheet (next page)
Please Attach To Your Paper
PSC250E: Introduction to Political Theory Spring 2022
Descriiption & Thesis – 10% (3.5 points) _______
Clear and coherent thesis statement
Relevant to materials presented in lectures and throughout course materials
Analysis – 55% (20 points) _______
Strong supporting evidence of the thesis
Relevant information is clearly presented
Fully developed arguments
Credit is given to outside sources, where appropriate
Conclusion – 30% (7.5 points) _______
Conclusion: a clear restatement of the answer to the central question
Format, Mechanics & Bibliography – 5% (4 pts) _______
Format: 5-6 typed, double-spaced pages, 10-12 point font
Grammar: Neatness, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and organization
Bibliography: Follows Chicago/Turabian citation style guidelines
TOTAL: (35 points) _______
