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You are to write a paper (seven to ten pages) on a literary topic related to your novel in some way.
Think about questions like this:
Does the novel contain a great deal of symbolism? Perhaps you could write a paper that deals with the
author's use of symbolism in the novel.
How does realism play into the meaning of the novel?
How does a change in setting affect the development of the plot?
You may choose to address standard fiction elements such as theme, characterization, symbolism,
allegory, irony, realism, or settings. History papers and biographical papers are not acceptable for this
assignment.
Research Paper Guidelines
In determining the grade for the paper, I will consider form (mechanics, grammar), content,
documentation, and process. Each will affect the final grade for the paper.
Research papers will have a body of seven to ten (7-10) pages. The paper must also have an outline,
and Works Cited page. (These pages are NOT considered as part of the body page count.). The order of
pages in the paper is outline, body of paper, works cited. These are all to be saved and sent to me as one
document.
The final Works Cited page will contain seven to eight (7-8) sources. The sources will be derived from
appropriate books, periodicals, etc., to denote variety of sources used. Cliffs Notes, Masterplots,
Monarch Notes, essays from paper mills, Wikipedia, and all other similar sources are NOT appropriate.
You are to follow MLA format
Use direct quotations sparingly (no more than 25% of the paper).
Be sure topic is sufficiently limited.
The level of diction should be formal (no slang, contractions, jargon, or technical terms without
definition).
All borrowed information must be noted whether quoted or paraphrased.
PROPOSED TOPICS: awaiting instructor response about which is approved
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Reading“Girl” – Jamaica Kincaid,
Reading “A Rose for Emily” – William Faulkner,
Reading “Bullet in the Brain” – Tobias Wolff
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR FINAL RESEARCH PAPER
A minimum of 10-12 sources are required - ensure they are valid, academic resources. No more than
TWO (2) websites should be used for this assignment.
OUTLINE FOR RESEARCH PAPER
Submit your outline for your Final Research Paper here.
Include your Works Cited page and be sure to insert your citations within the document
ROUGH DRAFT OF FINAL RESEARCH PAPER
The Rough Draft should be “close” to meeting the final requirements of seven to ten (7-10)
pages (excluding the title page and works cited pages) and a minimum of 7-8 sources, including
a variety of sources and limiting Internet sources to two with the exception of databases.
· Direct quotations will comprise no more than 25% of the paper; paraphrases and summaries
may constitute substantially more of the paper.
· Follow MLA formatting guidelines as you compose, revise, and proofread your draft.
Final Draft - Research Paper