Assignment
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow is a work of historical fiction set during the Progressive era - the age of "ragtime."
What does the novel tell us about this historical time period? In 3-4 pages, briefly summarize the book, and choosing one of the following subject areas: race, the immigrant experience, or gender, explain what this novel reveals about the early twentieth century in regards to that subject in the United States.
Additional Information
Late papers will be scored at half credit. Papers will not be accepted after five days following the due date. Any plagiarized papers will receive a score of 0. If you have questions about what constitutes as plagiarism, ask.
Each paper is worth 100 points. Papers must be stapled, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and the correct font and size (Times New Roman, Arial, Helvetica in 12 pt font).
This essay should not include sources outside of the text, your textbook, and information from lecture.
Papers should be 3-4 pages in length.
Citations should be written as Chicago Style footnotes.
Example: E.L. Doctorow, Ragtime (New York: Random House, 1975), pg #.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.