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Research Paper
Research Paper RequirementsResearch Paper RequirementsWorks Cited 5 sources 10
Note Cards 10 cards 10Note Cards 10 cards 10
Outline/Thesis 10
Rough Draft covering all of outline 40
Final Draft200
Class work/ You will earn points for 20Participation your participation during class.
Total =300
**Supplies Needed****Supplies Needed**
1. 8 1/2 x 10 manilla or plastic envelope
2. 3 1/2 x 5 or 4x6 note cards (not neon colored)3. highlighters
4. change for making copies -- Library time is limited, so you must
make copies on those days!!
Literary Analysis: Choosing A TopicLiterary Analysis: Choosing A Topic
Choose a piece of literature to discuss. ~ Imagery ~ Theme ~ Symbolism ~ Characterization ~Compare two works or discuss many
works by one author
Examples of Topics for Literary Analysis Papers
Racism in Racism in Huck FinnHuck Finn Character Traits of Julius CaesarCharacter Traits of Julius Caesar Character Traits of Brutus in Character Traits of Brutus in Julius CaesarJulius Caesar Power Struggles in Power Struggles in Julius CaesarJulius Caesar The Sinfulness of Characters in The Sinfulness of Characters in The Scarlet Letter The Scarlet Letter Character Traits of Hester PrynneCharacter Traits of Hester Prynne Character Traits of DimmesdaleCharacter Traits of Dimmesdale Character Traits of ChillingworthCharacter Traits of Chillingworth AA Symbolism in Symbolism in The Scarlet LetterThe Scarlet Letter Major Symbols of PoeMajor Symbols of Poe Major Themes of PoeMajor Themes of Poe Poe’s Life Reflected in His WorksPoe’s Life Reflected in His Works Superstition in Superstition in To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird Dark Images in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”Dark Images in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
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Guidelines for Guidelines for Literary AnalysisLiterary Analysis
3 double spaced pages typed
12 point standard font (Times New Roman or Arial)
Library Research Time will be limited Select topic swiftly – no more than two people
per class may have same topic Find at least 5 to 6 sources in library Check out books or make copies/prints on
those days –must have these in class If you do not get your sources during assigned
time, you will get behind on other parts. Class participation points – you will be
monitored for progress and utilization of time
Choose a social issue to discuss Find statistics, laws, definitions, and
other background info. about the topic Find three to four advantages or
disadvantages of the issue to discuss Develop an argument in favor or in
opposition to the topic
Social Issue Persuasive Essay:Social Issue Persuasive Essay: Choosing A Topic Choosing A Topic
Euthanasia should remain illegal.
Abortion should/ should not be an option.
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Examples of Topics for Social Issue Persuasive Papers
Guidelines for Persuasive EssayGuidelines for Persuasive EssayTwo pages double spaced typed
(12 point Times New Roman font style)
ORORFive pages neatly handwritten on
notebook paper skipping every other line only on front in blue or black ink
Library Research Time will be limited Select topic swiftly – no more than two people
per class may have same topic Find at least 5 to 6 sources in library Check out books or make copies/prints from
magazines, internet, etc. on those days –must have these in class
If you do not get your sources during assigned time, you will get behind on other parts.
Class participation points – you will be monitored for progress and utilization of time
Works CitedWorks CitedUse at least five sourcesAlphabetize entriesFollow MLA format(see reference packet,
citationmachine.net, or owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/)
Works Cited
Golding, William. Lord of the Flies. New York: A Perigee
Book, 1954.
Gruen, John. “Characterization in Lord of the Flies.”
Readings on Lord of the Flies. Ed. Harold Bloom. New
York: Bantam House Publishers, 1992. 112-118.
Henningfeld, Diane Andrews. "An Overview of Lord of the
Flies." an Essay for Exploring Novels. Gale, 1998. Rpt. in
Literature Resource Center. Detroit: Gale, 2011. Literature
Resources from Gale. Web. 25 Mar. 2011.
<http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?&id=GALE%7CH1420005
076&v=2.1&u=avl_tusc&it=r&p=LitRG&sw=w>.
Exampl
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Note CardsNote Cards Either paraphrase, summarize, or use
direct quotes!
Do not plagiarize
Only one note per card!
Four parts to card: note, aspect of subject, source number, and page numbers
Subject Source #
Note (paraphrase, summary or quote)
Only one note per cardIf you change subject or source number,
change cards
Page # from source
Caesar’s Ambition 2
Flavius notes, “ These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s wing / Will make him fly an ordinary pitch, / Who else would soar above the view of men / And keep us in servile fearfulness.”
Act I, scene ii, lines 72-75
ClusterinClusteringg
capital punishment
II. vengeance of victims’
deaths
III. financial reasons
IV. deterrence of future crimes
I. background information
ThesisThesisMake a claim about your topic.Your thesis statement is
something you plan to prove through the course of the paper.
Ex. Capital punishment should be used to promote vengeance of victims’ deaths, financial reasons, and deterrence of future crimes.
Formula for Writing a Thesis Formula for Writing a Thesis StatementStatement
A specific topic
+ about three particular features, feelings, or stands
------------------------------------------------------------------
= an effective thesis statement.
OutliningOutliningForm thesis statement with what you
want to prove in your paperShow background and advantages or
disadvantages of topicUse keyword phrases to complete
outliningFollow rules of spacing and
margination in outlining
OutlineOutline
Thesis
I. Background
A.
B.
C.
II. Point one
A.
B.
C.
III. Point two
A.
B.
C.
IV. Point three
A.
B.
C.
Double space throughoutor skip every other line.
Leave a one inch bottom
margin
Thesis: Capital punishment should be used to promote vengeance of victims’
deaths, financial reasons, and deterrence of future crimes.
I. Background
A.
B.
C.
II. Vengeance of victims’ deaths
A.
B.
C.
III. Financial reasons
A.
B.
C.
IV. Deterrence of future crimes
ClusterinClusteringg
Julius Caesar
superstitious weak
highly ambitious
OutliningOutliningForm thesis statement with what you
want to prove in your paperShow main points of topic as the
Roman numeralsUse keyword phrases to complete
outliningFollow rules of spacing and
margination in outlining
ThesisThesisMake a claim about your topic.Your thesis statement is something
you plan to prove through the course of the paper.
Ex. William Shakespeare presents Caesar as a superstitious, weak, but highly ambitious character.
Formula for Writing a Thesis Formula for Writing a Thesis StatementStatement
A specific topic
+ about three particular features, feelings, or stands
------------------------------------------------------------------
= an effective thesis statement.
Thesis: I. Point one
A. B. C. II. Point two
A. B. C.III. Point three A. B. C.
OutlineOutlineDouble space
throughoutor skip every other line.
Leave a one inch bottom
margin
Thesis: William Shakespeare presents Caesar as
a superstitious, weak, but highly ambitious character.
I. Superstitious A. Ides of March B. Animal sacrifices II. Weak A. Epilepsy B. Deafness in one earIII. Highly ambitious A. Conquests B. Crown
Double Double Space Space throughout
throughout outlineoutline
DraftingDrafting Follow outline Develop thesis or plan Give support from sources Document sources Present in formal manner
(do not write on backs of paper and follow one inch margins)
Literary Criticism 2 ½ - 3 pages typed/ Persuasive Essay 1 ½-2 pages typed
Essay Format (literary criticism)
1. Introduction ending in thesis (refer to lit. in present tense)
2. Idea #1 topic sentence; transitions and supporting details/ex.; clincher
3. Idea #2 topic sentence; transitions and supporting details/examples; clincher
4. Idea #3 topic sentence; transitions and supporting details/examples; clincher
5. Conclusion beginning with restatement of thesis; other general sentences leading reader out of paper
Essay Format (Persuasive Essay)1. Introduction ending in thesis
2. Background Information
3. Idea #1 topic sentence; transitions and supporting details/ex.; clincher
4. Idea #2 topic sentence; transitions and supporting details/examples; clincher
5. Idea #3 topic sentence; transitions and supporting details/examples; clincher
6. 5. Conclusion beginning with restatement of thesis; other general sentences leading reader out of paper
DocumentationDocumentationTypes of information to document:Types of information to document: Direct quotations Opinions, statistics, definitions, data, etc.
from other authors
What not to document:What not to document: Your own thoughts or general information that
is accepted as common knowledge General information that is found in more
than one reference work
Examples of Parenthetical CitationsWhich Correspond with Works Cited
end of sentence (Calvert 1 of 1).
end of sentence (“Facts on Drugs” 1 of 2).
“words in a quote” (qtd. in Calvert 1 of 1).
end of sentence (Byron 234).
Sample of how to insert
parenthetical documentation
Indented Quote
Wayne Martino draws attention to the impact of masculinityin the literacy practices of boys by addressing why boysreject reading and English as a subject. Martino found that,
[…] boys were caught up in a gender bind in which they perceived the subject English as a feminized learning practice that conflicted
with their tenuous masculinity[…]Some boys tended to explain their lack of motivation for reading in terms of girls’ predisposition for this kind of literacy practice. Thus, on the basis of this study it would appear that the acquisition of literacy seems to be hindered by a set of cultural practices through which boys learn to establish their masculinity (230).
Quotes longer than
three lines follow this format
Capital Punishment
Rachel Hughes
English 10
Mrs. Hughes
05 April 2011
of a life is murder, they firmly believe capital
punishment is justified. In today’s society
Even though many people feel the taking
Character Sketch of Caesar
Rachel Hughes
Advanced English 10
Mrs. Hughes
05 April 2011
“These growing feathers plucked from Caesar’s
wing / Will make him fly an ordinary pitch, /
Early in Julius Caesar one character notes,
Introductory ParagraphIntroductory Paragraph(at least five sentences)(at least five sentences)
Attention Grabber or HookAttention Grabber or Hook (question, quote, statistic, startling fact, controversial statement, etc.)
Sentences with Significance to Topic (a bridge from hook to thesis)
Thesis Statement
(one from outline)
A Way to Start the Attention A Way to Start the Attention Grabber or HookGrabber or Hook
Share some thought-provoking details about the subject.
Ask your reader a challenging question. Begin with an informative quotation. Provide a dramatic, eye-opening
statement. Open with some thoughtful dialogue or an
engaging story.
Sample Hook SentencesSample Hook SentencesPersuasive EssayPersuasive Essay
Even though capital punishment is the taking of one’s life, many people support this issue.
Even though abortion should be a personal choice, many people feel it is morally and ethically wrong.
Does watching too much television or playing too many video games produce violence in youngsters?
Persuasive BeginningUse formal word choices; avoid
contractions Introduction tells the reader about
your opinion. Avoid “I think,” or “I believe.” You don’t won’t to appear biased.
Thesis statement clearly states your opinion and lists three
reasons of support.
Body Paragraph Guideline Topic Sentence – general with no examples Supporting sentence – sentence with info.
from A. idea on outline and evidence Supporting sentence – sentence with info.
from B. idea on outline and evidence Supporting sentence – sentence with info.
from C. idea on outline and evidence Clincher – restates topic sentence using
different words
Topic for background information
Much information exists on the topic of __________.
A (Last Name 2 of 3). B (“Title” 1 of 4). C (“Title” 3 of 5). Therefore, _______ is a very important
issue in today’s society.
Paragraph StructureParagraph Structure
Top of hamburger bun = Top of hamburger bun = topic sentencetopic sentence
Lettuce = Lettuce = supporting supporting detaildetail
Onion =Onion = supporting detail supporting detail
Cheese =Cheese = supporting supporting detaildetail
Meat =Meat = supporting detail supporting detail
Bottom of bun =Bottom of bun = clincher clincher or restatement of topicor restatement of topic
Persuasive MiddleEach paragraph should tell
the reader of one reason to support your opinion.
The essay should have three reasons ranked from least to greatest of importance
to support your opinion.
Persuasive Middle cont.
Each paragraph should have at least three details or facts supporting the reason in that paragraph. Use info. from sources.
Paragraphs should be organized from least important reason to greatest important.
End Restate the thesis statement in the
conclusion. You should have at least five sentences
in the last paragraph. It is as important as the introduction. Lead the reader out with general
information in the end like the info. you used in introduction
Remember to add a clincher to the last sentence.
Remember to Use Transition Words!
Middle paragraphs and the last paragraph should begin with transition words.
Examples: first, second, third, finally, in addition, also, last, equally important, in the first place, likewise, besides, as a result, therefore, on the other hand, nevertheless, in conclusion
Revision Tips Include the following parts in your paper: 1)
introduction, 2) exact following of the outline as the body, and 3) conclusion to sum up all ideas presented.
Do not use contractions in a formal paper.
Use transitions to link ideas. Examples are as follows: for example, in addition, likewise, moreover, furthermore, similarly, finally, in conclusion, consequently, on the other hand, and also.
Avoid the use of “there is” and “there are” because this is a weak sentence construction. The preferred structure is to insert a strong action verb.
Weak: There are many reasons to avoid using drugs.Better: Many reasons exist to avoid using drugs.
Spell out most numbers that can be written in two or fewer words unless it is a technical number.
Revision Tips
Cite at least five different sources within the body of your paper in the form of parenthetical citations (discussed in the reference packet). Only these sources should appear on the final works cited page.
Use lead ins to introduce quotes.
Example: According to one critic, “Depression . . . “ (Smith 5).
Revision Tips
Use objective third person reference. Do not use I, we me, us and you.
Wrong: You should avoid drug use.
Better: A person should avoid drug use.
Use topic sentences to introduce each body paragraph.
Examples: Also, teens should not use alcohol to avoid health risks.
Furthermore, teens should not use alcoholic substances to avoid violence and criminal activity.
Revision Tips
Rewrite or type all of your paper for the final copy, including outline, rough draft of body, and works cited. Number paper starting with first page of body. (Also, number the works cited page.)
These are the following items for the turn in date in your enclosed envelope: 1) copies of sources (not books), 2) all note cards, rough draft of outline, body, and works cited, 3) final copies of outline, body, and works cited, 4) reference packet, and 5) criteria sheet.
Revision Tips
Staple Draft in This Order
1. Copy of outline
2. Body of paper written
following outline
3. Copy of works cited
Pulling It All TogetherPulling It All Together
Works Cited
Rough Draft
Final Product
Deadline DayTurn in these items in your envelope:
Sources Note cards
Rough Draft (outline, paper, works cited) Final Draft (outline, paper, works cited)
Grade Scale Reference Packet (or $1.00 if lost)