- Original research paper that is a minimum of 4-5 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 point, with a standard font of Times New Roman. In general, pages consist of:
Title Page – Captivating title, your name, title of the course, date.
Body – 4-5 pages in length. Follow this rough map (outline):
- Introduction – introduce works to be compared – (Remember you are comparing and contrasting the themes from two works of literature.) Bring focus to your study through thesis statement.
- First Point coming out of thesis statement
- Support #1 from research
- Support #2 from research
- Personal observation
- Etc.
- Second Point coming out of thesis statement
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Support #1 from research
- Personal opinion
- Third Point (if needed) coming out of thesis statement
Support #2 from research
Etc.
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Support #1 from research
- Conclusion – Reiterate (do not simply restate) your thesis. Remember to mention both subjects here and close with a striking point.
Support #2 from research
Personal opinion
Etc.
References Cited page – in APA format.
- Proper mechanics (clear, concise, and complete sentences and paragraphs), proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Four to five sources for the paper from your research.
- Use statements and ideas that are your own writing and blend these in with your research. If you want to use actual words from a source, put them in quotation marks followed by an in-text citation showing that particular source.
Instructure feedback.
Your thesis is on the right track I want to push you to consider the following question when developing your thesis: why should the reader of your paper care about the claims your making? Does your analysis change the way we read the respective works? Or does your analysis help us to understand something about how your specific theme occurs in our society today? You’re on the right track as you head to the rough draft, overall, but please remember that we’re looking for analysis, not summary, so assume the reader has read the book and go from there. It always benefits to get a bit more analytical as you develop your paper.