Dr. Antiwan Walker<\/p>\n
English 1102<\/p>\n
Summer 2014<\/p>\n
Literary Analysis Research Paper<\/p>\n
The purpose of this assignment is to write a Literary Analysis essay that clearly illustrates an investigation into and interpretation of one or more literary works discussed in class. For example, you may wish to show the importance of symbols in Zora Neale Hurston\u2019s \u201cSweat\u201d; you may wish to detail the significance of domestic abuse in Alice Walker\u2019s The Color Purple; or you may want to address the role of patriarchy in a number of the works we have examined. Remember, these are only options. Also keep in mind that you will need a purpose. Why should your reader care that you are writing about symbols in Walker\u2019s novel? What would he or she take away from your essay by the time he or she finishes with it?<\/p>\n
What is your critical goal? To refute other writers\u2019 interpretations, revise\/rethink their analyses and reveal some aspect that they may have overlooked, or simply to discuss a particular literary element you see pertinent to the overall understanding of a text? In short, make sure you choose an ANGLE. (I will go over these angles in class.) In addition, consider your audience. Who are you addressing? Your instructor? Your peers? Oprah Winfrey? Toni Morrison?<\/p>\n
Here are the expectations: Firstly, I am looking for a five to seven (5-7) page paper. (I will deduct a letter grade for each page you are short of the requirement.) Secondly, the essay should include an introduction (that begins generally and then narrows to a strong, clear thesis statement with a purpose); fully-developed paragraphs that delineate (spell out) your points (remember, paragraphs usually go like this: topic sentence, summary or explanation of the situation, example(s), and analysis); and a solid conclusion that restates\/rephrases your thesis statement, summarizes your major points, and ends with an objective reflection. Thirdly, you must have at least four (4) outside sources (other than your primary source) and only two sources can be an internet source; none can be from Wikipedia! <\/p>\n
I expect your paper headings to look like this: (In the upper left-hand side on the first page) your name, the name of the class, the instructor\u2019s name, and the date. Beginning on page two, in the upper right-hand side, your subsequent pages should include your last name and the page number: \u201cJackson 2\u201d or \u201cColleton 3.\u201d PLEASE, NO TITLE PAGES!! Also, do not use any first-person accounts like \u201cI, me, my, we, us, our,\u201d etc., unless you are quoting. Do not use \u201cyou\u201d or \u201cyour\u201d unless you are quoting, and avoid pronoun-antecedent errors like \u201cIf anyone comes to the door, then they will just have to knock.\u201d In addition, do not contract: write \u201ccannot\u201d instead of \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d wherever possible. Finally, there should be no unnecessary spaces, especially between your paragraphs, and I am looking for a flawless Works Cited page. I will deduct two (2) points for every infraction I see listed above. Good Luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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