How is this literature useful for us in the so- called real world, amid current events?
1. Your paper must have a clear thesis statement. Articulate your point, explaining the problem
that you are approaching and your proposed critique. State your argument directly, and outline the
reasons that it is viable. Support your argument with a series of organized, logical examples from
a primary text. Be specific in your critique and in your choice of passages and phrases to
incorporate as evidence—with citations as necessary.
2. Your paper must contain a discussion at least two of the texts that we have studied in class thus
far. Use this text to ground (contextualize) your thesis and to support your argument thoroughly.
3. Your paper must be 1500 to 2000 words in length. Your typed, double-spaced pages should be
numbered. Your project must have a title.
4. Though this assignment does not require you to incorporate outside sources to support your
argument, you are encouraged to do so if you choose. Be sure to cite correctly all of your sources
in a consistent manner, such as that suggested in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
Papers. You should include a works-cited page or bibliography.
5. Your paper should represent ideas that are meaningful to you.
