English

Short Fiction with Research

Short Fiction with Research

Choose one of the following topics:

1)Compose a formal essay analyzing a major theme of one of the two short stories using a combination of the following literary devices: symbolism, characterization, and/or setting.

2)Compose a formal essay analyzing the symbolism in one of the two short stories. Consider a symbol that recurs over the course of the story and look closely at each appearance it makes. How does the story’s use of the symbol evolve?

Choose from the following works: “The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck

“The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Requirements:

Typed in the basic MLA format

2 scholarly sources (research assignment) as well as the primary source

Includes a Works Cited page

750-1000 words in length

Submit through the Canvas tab by 11:59 PM, Thursday, March 5.

Introduction: You establish a context for the significance of your thesis in regards to the literary work as a whole. How does your argument contribute to understanding the author’s major literary/thematic concerns? What can other readers learn from your analysis.

Thesis: You state in 1-2 sentences your main idea. The thesis is the culmination of your introduction.

Organization: Your essay should follow that of a typical literary critique:

Since your focus must be on analyzing some literary motif or symbol, theme, or a combination of a literary elements (such as symbolism, character, setting, etc.), your essay must contain well-structured supporting paragraphs that contain a topic sentence, quotes from the primary text, quotes from secondary sources ( not sparknotes, enotes, ect), an explanation/discussion of the significance of the quotes you use in relation to your thesis, and a concluding sentence or two that situates the entire paragraph in relation to the thesis. Your thesis will focus on some kind of critical analysis of the primary text, so your supporting paragraphs should be organized around each of the quotes you use, explaining the significance of the quotes and why (or how) transitions and at least six (or more) sentences.

Conclusion

Regardless of which option you choose, you want a conclusion that avoids summarizing what you’ve just said. You also don’t want to say, “In conclusion…” Your aim in a conclusion is to place the discussion in a larger context. For example, how might your critical analysis of a literary character relate to the other characters in a work? How might your thesis be applied to other aspects of the text, say for example, the setting or symbolism?

Grammar and Mechanics: Your paper avoids basic grammar mistakes, such as fragments, comma splices, run ons, dropped apostrophes in possessives, subject/verb agreement, arbitrary tense switches, etc. Use only present tense! The paper demonstrates a commitment to proofreading by avoiding easy-to-catch typos and word mistakes (effect for affect, for example). The paper adheres to the MLA formatting style for the in-text citations and Works Cited citations. No fragments, fused sentences, or comma splices! These three errors count off 10 points each!

Presentation: Your paper meets the minimum length criteria of 750 words, is typed with a creative title. The paper is required to be in the MLA format, using the primary source, at least one scholarly secondary source but no more than two, in-text citations, and a Works Cited page. You must have both in-text citations and a Works Cited page or risk failure on the essay.

Short Fiction with Research Read More »

Short paper. 0% plagiarism and free from articulation grammar errors.

Short paper. 0% plagiarism and free from articulation grammar errors.

Write a short research paper(400-500 words) for a peer-reviewed research paper that pertains to the week’s assigned reading. This will be a detailed summary of the research paper and what you gained from the research. Each week, you will find an article/peer-reviewed research paper that pertains to the week’s assignment. If you have a difficult time, Google Scholar is a wonderful location to find these types of articles:

https://scholar.google.com/

Once you find the article (below 5 years and must be accessible online), you will simply read it and then write a review of it. Think of it as an article review where you submit a short overview of the article.

*All outside sources must be referenced and cited in your paper. All papers will be reviewed with a plagiarism software. Any references not properly referenced and cited will result in a 0 on your paper. Multiple violations will result in a failure for the course!

**Attached required chapters.

Short paper. 0% plagiarism and free from articulation grammar errors. Read More »

English 1102: Essay 6: Research paper

English 1102: Essay 6: Research paper

English 1102: Essay 6: Research paper

Research one of the authors in your Backpack Literature Book, in 750- 1000 words please include that following information:

1. Provided a short bio about the author you have selected.

2. What genre of writing (poetry, short stories, drama, romance, etc.) did the author compose? Please provide examples.

3. Other than the writings in your Backpack Literature Book, provided an example of work that your selected author has done that became a movie, play or was famous for.

10% Introduction

The student establishes the importance of the literary theme or topic being analyzed in his/her opening paragraph. The essay uses an anecdote or some research to demonstrate why the chosen subject is significant to the primary text being analyzed. The introduction insists on the need to redefine the issue.

15% Thesis

The thesis asserts a clear and coherent interpretation of the selected theme or topic, explaining the theme/topic’s function within either the work or the work’s genre.

15% Organization and Development

On a paragraph by paragraph basis, the essay uses transition devices and topic sentences to remind readers of the basic thesis being argued. Each paragraph demonstrates a proficiency with literary analysis by explicating cited passages. Secondary sources (research) are cited to support the student’s thesis, or as a contrast to it. Each paragraph is well-developed.

15% Research

The essay employs a combination of secondary sources from the Troy University library catalogue and online databases to demonstrate knowledge of existing criticism on the chosen theme or topic in the work selected. (The ratio of books to periodicals is up to the individual instructor).

15% MLA Formatting, including in-text parenthetical citation and Works Cited

The essay demonstrates proficiency with the use of parentheses to designate the page of a cited quote from either the primary or secondary source, recognizing that MLA does not make use of “p.” or “pg.” The student demonstrates knowledge of when to include the author’s last name within the parentheses (Bishop 106) and when not to (106). The Works Cited page demonstrates a commitment to the proper MLA formatting procedures outlined at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/11/. Among these procedures: listing authors in alphabetical order by last name; authors’ last names listed first, followed by first name; proper citation of title using italics for full-length books and quotation marks for article, short story, and poems; use of place, publisher, and date of publication for books and journal title, volume and issue, date of publication, and page numbers for articles; use of punctuation including periods, commas, and semi-colons; and proper acknowledgment of medium of publication, including use of “Print” for physical books (“hard copy”) and articles consulted and URL and date access documentation for sources read online (Web. Date).

10% Conclusion

The student has incorporated a clear conclusion that goes beyond simply summarizing the topic to include the potential implications of their analysis.

10% Punctuation/Grammar

The student has followed punctuation and grammar rules throughout the paper. The student has also paid attention to accuracy in spelling and the overall formatting of the paper.

10% Improvement

The essay shows signs of concerted effort on student’s part to correct grammar errors from previous assignments and to demonstrate improvement over the course of the semester.

 

The topic could be the Shakespeare’s four tragedies

English 1102: Essay 6: Research paper Read More »

Bible As Literature

Bible As Literature

Bible as Literature: Paper Assignment One: Character Analysis

Format: Typed, double spaced, 3 -5 pages (3 page) minimum. Include a bibliography page (does NOT count as part of page requirements). You may use MLA style for in paper citations. Follow link for citation formatting. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/ (Links to an external site.)

Process:

Q: What is a character analysis essay?

A: character analysis essay is a descriptive explanation of the various traits of a character as it appears in a literary work.

It is not merely a summary or a retelling of the obvious things about the character that are told in the novel or play. It is your personal understanding of how the character is developed. You connect with the character on a deeper level. Somewhat like an actor, you get under your object’s skin; trying to understand the person being described.

You go beyond the obvious in your character analysis. Start writing an outline after you have “felt” the character that you are going to analyze. Although “analysis” sounds like a cold and objective term, there is nothing objective in your understanding of a character. The interplay of the objective and the subjective gives rise to a synthesis. This synthesis is expressed as your analysis of the character. The real and momentous task is to give a clear and understandable account of the character to your reader.

Characters can be;

  • Action Figure; protagonists (heroes), the main character around whom most of the work revolves.
  • Antagonists, The person who the protagonist is against. This is often the villain, but could be a force of nature, set of circumstances, an animal, etc.
  • Major, these are the main characters. They dominate the story. Often there are only one or two major characters.
  • Minor, these are the characters who help tell the major character’s tale by letting major characters interact and reveal their personalities, situations, stories. They are usually static (unchanging).
  • dynamic (changing), ”
  • static (unchanging) aka flat role may be to move the story forward but not take action
  • stereotypical (stock),
  • Round (3 dimensional), this means the character has more than one facet to their personality.
  • Flat (1 dimensional), this is the character who is only viewed through one side a.

What your paper should address:

  1. Description of the chosen character: Describe the traits that the author has provided in his/her description. If there are provided include them. IE appearance, color of eyes, or other traits and peculiarities.
  2. Description of the role: Define what the character is “like.” This will call for the use of adjectives. The main thing is to describe what the character does in the story. It does not matter whether the role is a major one or a minor. Everyone does something in a story.
  3. Development of the character: Follow the development of the character throughout the story. The dynamics that change and modify or otherwise affect your character should be included.
  4. What is it that the character wants (motivation): Write about what is driving your character? For example: love, ambition, vendetta etc.
  5. Interpretation: Interpret the character in your own way. Draw new meanings.

Biblical Characters

  1. Adam
  2. Eve
  3. Noah
  4. Jacob
  5. Rachel
  6. Joseph
  7. Saul
  8. David
  9. Jonathan
  10. Solomon
  11. Ahab
  12. Jezebel
  13. Elijah
  14. Elisha
  15. Hezekiah
  16. Ruth
  17. Esther

Note: you may develop your analysis with pairs if you so desire (Adam, Eve) (Ahab, Jezebel), (David, Jonathan) but apply all the factors to them as a pair in your paper. This does not mean you cannot discuss the other characters in the stories as they influence your chosen character. You can include minor characters and their role to enhance your analysis.

Examples: What is the relationship between Ruth and Naomi, why is Ruth the major protagonist or character when Naomi directs the action in many ways? Although Jacob and Rachel are standalone characters you can focus on one or the other investigating their motives for behavior and discuss: how do they meet, how do we know Jacob loves Rachel? What are Rachel’s secret desires?

Parts of the outline developed from: http://www.teachingcollegeenglish.com/2008/02/28/how-to-write-a-character-analysis-and-a-personnel-review/#sthash.ZSxdAEOp.dpuf

Bible As Literature Read More »

Scroll to Top