In order to complete this assignment, you should make a specific argument about one or two of the literary texts we have read.
Either stick to your own close reading of the text (using no secondary sources) or use only ONE secondary source. Make sure that you carefully cite your use of this source (MLA style). DO NOT PLAGARIZE. Make sure that any ideas or phrases that you get from secondary sources are cited correctly. If you are unsure about what constitutes plagiarism or about how to cite sources, talk to me. Also, do not over use your source. Most of your paper should be your own analysis of the primary text.
6 pages.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
formulate an innovative thesis/argument about one or two of the literary texts read in the course.
make and support an argument and demonstrate sustained critical thinking and literary analysis skills by writing a paper that meets the requirements of this assignment.
demonstrate ability to support an argument by selecting relevant textual evidence.
demonstrate research and synthesis of information skills by finding a relevant secondary source and integrating it into close reading and analysis of primary text.
demonstrate competency in organization of ideas, writing, organizing, editing, and formatting skills by following the requirements/instructions on this assignment sheet.
Grading Rubric (also see Expectations for Essays below):
Effective thesis: 20 points
