2000+ word essay MLA style
Topic: The poem MARRIAGE by GREGORY CORSO is the reading I would like argued and analyzed. As far as the history of marriage. Purpose of marriage etc... the opposition of marriage. Need a strong paper! Use online database. Not google!!
Read the assignment--again and again. It's crucial that you understand your purpose. You are being asked to create an argument about a work found in our textbook. You should have picked something out already, but if you have questions or problems, get in touch with me immediately. Again, the paper must be an ARGUMENT, and it must be about a WORK FROM THE TEXTBOOK. Research comes from a question. What question do you wish to answer about the work you chose? Go do research to see what others have to say, and then answer the question. Doing research is entering into a conversation. You want to see what other experts have to say about your chosen work and put your ideas in that context. You do not need to find someone who thinks exactly as you do. That's not why you do research. You can use your sources to support your own ideas, to give a sense of what others say, and for counter arguments.
Use the library databases. DO NOT GOOGLE. The purpose of this assignment is to get you used to using the leo library resources, which you can be assured are reliable. Let me know if you need help picking out a database or coming up with search terms. Don't forget that you can get in touch with the librarians. They are willing and eager to help.
You should begin your initial research about your chosen literature with some biographical information about the author then begin to read as much analysis of your particular selection as possible. When you are ready to begin writing your research paper, the biographical information should be very brief as an introduction to your literature. Keep in mind that the purpose of your paper is to critically analyze your chosen work, focusing on some aspect of the overall work that helps to define and unify a central argument.
Possible research questions might include:
• What is unique about the work that makes it worthwhile?
• What technique(s) does the author use?
• What argument(s) are central to this piece?
• How effective are these argument(s)?
• What is unique about the way the writer presents these argument(s)?
• How do the writer's techniques help define this piece as literature of importance? These questions are not all inclusive but should serve as a guide as you are researching and reading.
Requirements Your finished paper should adhere to the following requirements:
- 2000-word scope
- One primary source (chosen piece of literature)
• No less than three credible, academic secondary sources (research) Correct use of in-text documentation and Works Cited page (MLA format) Wikipedia and other WWW sources are not always reliable.
You should be able to find biographical information and some critical sources from the online library databases. Critical sources that you find online should be from previously published articles in a reputable magazine, journal, or newspaper, and can be found in an academic database. The importance of a careful, methodical writing process should not be underestimated here. If your research paper is not solidly grounded in each of these steps, your final product will be inadequate. Be sure to use your instructor as a resource; contact him or her as needed during the formative stages of this paper to insure that your work, albeit "rough," is also efficient and substantial.
Please use these strategy questions as the professor is looking for them to be addressed in the writing.
Do you have a lead-in to "hook" your reader? (an example, anecdote, scenario, startling statistic, or provocative question.)
- How much background is required to properly acquaint readers with your issue?
- Will your claim be placed early (introduction) or delayed (conclusion) in your paper?
- What is your supporting evidence?
- Have you located authoritative (expert) sources that add credibility to your argument?
- Have you considered addressing opposing viewpoints?
- Are you willing to make some concessions (compromises) toward opposing sides?
- What type of tone (serious, comical, sarcastic, inquisitive) best relates your message to reach your audience?
One written, have you maintained a third person voice? (no "I" or "you" statements)
How will you conclude in a meaningful way? (call your readers to take action, explain why the topic has a global importance, or offer a common ground compromise that benefits all sides?)
I wanted to make the instructions clear so I am not penalized when it comes to grading.
All paragraphs should have a topic sentence and supporting sentences explaining one idea and not multiple ideas.
Things I got hit on, on past papers on here.