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American Literature Research Paper 2015 (Tatman)

Assignment: Choose one of the stories listed below for study and research. Based on your reading and research, you will choose a literary device to focus on for the selection that you choose.

Choose one:

General Topics (please choose one)– Imagery in…– Tone in…– Symbolism in…

Now you must choose one of these selections:

Edgar Allan Poe “The Masque of the Red Death” “The Tell-Tale Heart” “The Fall of the House of Usher” “The Raven”

Nathaniel Hawthorne “Young Goodman Brown” “The Minister’s Black Veil” “Rappaccini’s Daughter” “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” The Scarlet Letter

Herman Melville “What Redburn Saw in Launcelott’s Hey”

AmLit112B Research 1

112 American Literature Research Paper Guidelines

I. The paper must be a minimum of 3 full typed pages- no more than 5 typed pages. This does NOT include your Works Cited page.

II. You must use three sources. Your Primary Source will count as one of the three sources.

III. All prewriting assignments are due as per the calendar. Points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late.

IV. The paper MUST follow current MLA guidelines

V. You will turn in the completed paper in a two-pocket folder. On the left you will place all preliminary work; on the right you will place your completed paper. Please note: copies of all research used in your paper must be included in your research folder and turned in on the due date. Highlight what you quote or paraphrase! Remember, your primary source is part of your research, and you should include a copy of that as well.

VI. Because of the amount of time given for this assignment, it is expected to be in on time. A paper turned in late for any reason will be penalized ten points per day (this includes weekends).

Activities

1- Pick topic/have a copy of your primary source2- Working thesis statement3- Preliminary outline 4- 4 scholarly sources5- Annotated bibliography covering those 4 sources (typed, submitted in hard copy and to blackboard)6- Full sentence outline with textual evidence from at least 3 sources (including your primary source)-

typed7- Rough draft with works cited page-typed8- Final draft with preliminary work (typed, submitted in hard copy and to blackboard)

Grading Scale for research paper - The research category is worth 15% of your grade.

Within that category, the assignments will be weighted as follows:

Thesis statement and Preliminary outline – weighted 1 time

Sources and annotated bibliography- weighted 2 times

Full sentence outline- weighted 2 times

Rough draft with works cited page- weighted 1 time

Final draft with preliminary work- weighted 4 times (2 times for content/ 2 times for mechanics)


Tatman-112B American Literature Research Paper

*All assignments are due on the due date EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT/SICK/AT THE DOCTOR, etc. A penalty of 10 points a day will be deducted from the assignment grade for every day that the assignment is late.

Assignment Due Date1. Pick your topic-Pick the theme would like to study.

- Materials you will need for the assignment: Highlighter, Research Folder, and change for copies in the media center

Thursday, 3/5

2. Working Thesis statement-handwritten Friday, 3/6

3. Preliminary Outline-handwritten Wednesday 3/11

4. 4 scholarly sources (must print or make a copy of the sources) No ENCYCLOPEDIAS MUST BE ANNOTATED

Tuesday, 3/10

5. Annotated Bibliography covering those 4 sources, typed, submitted in hard copy and to blackboard

Friday, 3/13

6. Final Full Sentence Outline-typed Must include textual evidence from at least 3 sources

(including your primary source)

Thursday, 3/19

7. Rough Draft with Works Cited Page-typed Friday, 3/27

8. Final draft of Research Paper with preliminary work-typed, submitted in hard copy and to blackboard

Minimum of 3 pages Minimum of 3 different sources used Final copy should be turned in WITH YOUR RESEARCH

FOLDER-Your research folder should contain the followingi. Primary Source (story)

ii. Thesis Statementiii. Preliminary Outlineiv. 4 Annotated Sourcesv. Annotated Bibliography covering 4 sources

vi. Full Sentence Outlinevii. Rough Draft

viii. Final Copy of Research Paper

Thursday, 4/2


John Walton

Mrs. Johnson

American Lit-1st per

20 March 2012

Title of Paper

Thesis: author’s last name uses literary element (characterization, symbolism, etc.) to reveal the theme

that complete sentence expressing a life lesson.

I. Literary element (Characterization, Symbolism)

A.

1.

2.

B.

1.

2.

C.

1.

2.

Reminders:

-MLA format-double space or skip lines

-Each point is a brief phrase, one to three words

-Each point is a topic, not a title; just capitalize the first word.

-If you have an “A,” you must have a “B.” If you have a “1,” you must have a “2.”


For the last name in the upper right hand corner, insert page number, type your last name and ONE space. Make sure you change the font to 12 pt. Times New Roman.

MLA Heading

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

Explosive Title: __________________________

Thesis statement/Claim: ____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________

I. Introduction

II. Background

A. ___________________________

B. ___________________________

III. Reason #1: 1st area of support for your thesis: _______________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________

A. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

B. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________


Sample thesis and preliminary outline.

C. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

IV. Reason #2: 2nd area of support for your thesis: ______________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________

A. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

B. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

C. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

V. Reason #3: 3rd area of support for your thesis:_______________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________

A. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

B. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

C. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

VI. Reason #4: 4th area of support for your thesis (possibly counter

argument):___________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________


A. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

B. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

C. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

VII. Conclusion – Restate thesis in a different way. Sum up the main points of your argument

and findings. Bring the reader to a higher level of understanding.


Preparing an Annotated Bibliography

An annotated bibliography is a list of sources about a particular topic in which each citation is followed by a brief paragraph that discusses aspects of the source. An annotated bibliography is useful for documenting your research in a specific area, exploring varying viewpoints, and summarizing main points form different sources.

The citation includes the bibliographic information of the source. The annotation is a brief paragraph following the citation.

The annotation can serve many different purposes including any or all of the following:

describe the content of the source describe the intended audience evaluate the credibility of the source

discuss the writer’s background describe your reaction describe the usefulness of the source

You are required to annotate all potential sources. Be sure to research your topic fully. Only sources which have been annotated can be used in the final paper. Allow three school days to receive feedback on/approval of any annotation submitted after the initial due date. No extension of due dates will be allowed to accommodate late research.

For the purposes of this research assignment, your annotation should include the following:

thesis (one sentence that expresses the main idea of the article; use verbs such as “claims,” “argues,” “believes,” “proposes, etc.)

summary of the main points of the article (three sentences) an evaluation of the writer’s credibility for all sources except those obtained from Gale’s Discovering

Collection, Gale’s Literature Resource Center, Poetry for Students, and Short Stories for Students.

Format your citations in the same manner as for a normal reference list; then follow these instructions for adding an annotation.

1. Use hanging indents.2. As with every other part of an MLA formatted essay, the bibliography is double spaced, both

within the citation and between them. Do not add an extra line between the citations.3. The annotation is a continuation of the citation. Do not drop down to the next line to start the

annotation.4. The right margin is the normal right margin of your document.5. The title of your annotated bibliography is the working title for your paper.

See the sample annotated bibliography on the next page.Sources:

www.uwc.ucf.edu/handouts/Writing_Annotated_Bib.pdfwww.lesley.edu/library/guides/citation/mla_annotated.htm


Mary Hafner

Ms. Pavkovich

American Lit 112B-7

21 February 2012

More than the Playground Blues: Examining Increased Incidents of Childhood Depression

Abe, Marylynn. “Childhood Depression: Rich or Poor, More Kids Struggle With Symptoms.”

USA Today. 13 August 1998:1D-2D. Sir Issue Research. Web. 09 February 2012. In this

article, Elias talks about childhood depression and how many children struggle with

symptoms, no matter what their socio-economic status. 4-6 sentences summary, This

source is credible because it was screened by Sirs Issues Research database, which

screens sources for scholarly authors and reputable publishers. 3-5 sentences how I am

going to use this article in my paper.

Elias, Marylynn. “Childhood Depression: Rich or Poor, More Kids Struggle With Symptoms.”



symptoms, no matter what their socio-economic status. 4-6 sentences summary, This

source is credible because it was screened by Sirs Issues Research database, which

screens sources for scholarly authors and reputable publishers. 3-5 sentences how I am

going to use this article in my paper.

Jones, Marylynn. “Childhood Depression: Rich or Poor, More Kids Struggle With Symptoms.”



symptoms, no matter what their socio-economic status…


Hafner 1

Your Name

Ms. Tatman

American Literature 112B

2 November 2012

Working Title of Your Paper

Thesis Statement: Write your thesis statement here.

I. Each roman numeral corresponds to a body paragraph. Write your topic sentence for your

paragraph here.

A. Textual Evidence: Put your quote or paraphrase WITH LEAD-IN and

PARENTHETICAL CITATION here.

1. Put your analysis/commentary here.

B. Textual Evidence

1. Analysis

C. Textual Evidence

1. Analysis

II. Topic Sentence

A. Textual Evidence

1. Analysis

B. Textual Evidence

1. Analysis

III. Topic Sentence (continue structure from paragraphs I and II)

IV. Conclusion

V.


Sample OUTLINE-Don’t forget your last name and

page number in the top right corner.

Times New Roman Size 12

1 inch margins

*Remember, you must use at least 3 sources in your outline (1 primary (short story) and 2 secondary). All textual evidence, including paraphrases and direct quotes, must have parenthetical citations.

**Also, remember that this outline is to help you get your thoughts in order. Make sure you are logically proving your thesis and that each body paragraph stays on topic!

Works Cited

DiBlasio, Natalie. “Schools Once Again Face Bind Over Censorship vs. Book Lists.” USA

TODAY. 19 Aug 2011: A.1. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 13 Mar 2012.

Penner, Diana, and Karoline Kallweit. “Librarians lead Fight Against Banned Books.” Global

Information Network. 24 Sept 2010: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 13 Mar 2012.

Potter, Mitch. “Libya Celebrates Banned Books.” Toronto Star. 15 Nov 2011: A.19. SIRS Issues

Researcher. Web. 13 Mar 2012.

“To Kill a Mocking Book.” Indian Express. 01 Oct 2011: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 13

Mar 2012.

Checklist: Creating the Works Cited page

Organize your sources in alphabetical order by the last name of the author. If there is no

author, use the first word of the title to alphabetize.

Works Cited is your title. Center this at the top of the page. Do not underline or bold.

You will have a header in the upper right hand margin because this is the last page of

your paper.

Use a hanging indent with each source citation. Go to Paragraph; Special; Hanging

Indent.

Use MLA Formatting: TNR, 12 pt., Double Space, No extra spacing after paragraph

marks


Research Paper Rough Draft

Requirements:

Uses at least 3 sources 3 pages (MINIMUM) At least 3 quotes with correct lead-

ins and citations ALL information that is not your

own must be cited Lead-ins for all direct quotations MUST HAVE A WORKS CITED

PAGEFolder:

Name on the front of the folder In the RIGHT pocket (in this order)

1. Sources2. Annotated Bibliography3. Pre-liminary Outline4. Full Sentence Outline

In the LEFT pocket1. Rough Draft-stapled


Format:

1 inch margins Times New Roman Size 12 Double Space NO EXTRA SPACES (go to paragraph on Microsoft word and check the box that says

“do not add space after paragraphs of the same style) Header with YOUR last name (space) and page # (insert PAGE NUMBER and add your

last name) Heading

o Your Nameo Teacher Nameo Course Name-Class Period (American Literature 112B-4th or 7th)o Date (*number 1st, no commas, 14 March 2012)

Center Title Indent Paragraphs

Works Cited Page

Format:

1 inch margins NO HEADING-the works cited should be the 4th (or 5th) page of your research paper)

the Works Cited Page is the last page of your paper-NOT A NEW DOCUMENT Hanging Indent Alphabetical Order “Article Titles” in quotations Book, Magazine, Journal, Website Titles in italics or underlined


Name:________________________

3 page (minimum) Rough Draft of Research Paper including Works Cited page Due Friday, March 14 for 100 total points

Requirements Student TeacherRough Draft of the Research Paper

Length: 3 full pages (minimum) to 6 pages (maximum) Direct quotes: 3 (minimum) Direct quotes have quality lead-ins that introduce the quote Citations are included for every quote in the paper (all direct quotes and paraphrased

quotes) Be careful not to plagiarize information from your sources. If you use a specific idea or

definition in your paper, you must cite the source. Research Folder

______/50 ______/50

Works Cited page 3 sources (minimum) Every source that is used in the paper is listed on the Works Cited page The Works Cited page is the last page of your rough draft, NOT a new document.

Therefore, this will most likely be the 4th or 5th page of your rough draft (depending on the length of your paper).

The title (Works Cited) is centered on the page. No bold or underline. Use hanging indent Alphabetical order “Article Titles” in quotations Book, Magazine, Journal, Website, Database Titles in italics. ______/30 ______/30

MLA formatting Heading on page one: Student Name Mrs. Pavkovich American Lit. 112B - Period 5 April 2012 All lines are double spaced Page number header (Insert; Page number – put in your last name) – please make sure

that it is in Times New Roman font 12 pt. size 1 inch margins Times New Roman font in 12 pt. size NO EXTRA LINE SPACES (go to Paragraph menu and click on the box that says “do

not add space after paragraphs of the same style”) ______/20 ______/20

TOTAL for Rough Draft and Works Cited ______/100 ______/100

Your research folder should include: Your name on the front of the folder In the RIGHT pocket (in this order)

1. Sources2. Annotated Bibliography **Clean out everything else!3. Preliminary Topic Outline

Full Sentence Outline In the LEFT pocket

1. Rough Draft – typed and stapled (Works Cited is the last page of this document)


American Lit Research Paper Checklist

_____ Final paper with all preliminary work (thesis, preliminary outline, annotated bibliography, Full-sentence outline, rough draft) in a 2 pocket folder

_____ Final paper – 3 FULL typed pages minimum_____ Works Cited attached to final copy – NOT a new document (entries alphabetized, double

Spaced, hanging indents)_____ Copies of articles with quotes/paraphrases used highlighted (remember to include a copy

of the primary source as well)

MLA Guidelines

_____ 1 inch margins_____ Times New Roman size 12_____ Last name and page number in upper right corner_____ Heading_____ Double spaced, NO extra spaces (go to paragraph, check dialog box)_____Title is not underlined or italicized; story title in quotation marks and correctly capitalized_____ EVERY QUOTE HAS A LEAD-IN_____ EVERY QUOTE HAS A CITATION_____ If the author’s last name/article title is in the lead-in, the author’s last name/title name

Should not be in the citation

Works Cited Page_____Article Titles are in quotation marks_____Titles of books and titles of databases are in italics_____ Alphabetical Order_____ Hanging Indent_____ Title is Works Cited (not in all caps, not underlined, is at the top of the page)_____ Double Spaced, NO extra spaces_____ Sources on the Works Cited page match sources in your paper EXACTLY – the first

words on the Works Cited page should be the same exact words that are in your parentheses in your paper.

Grammar and Punctuation_____ NO I or YOU or WE or US (Ctrl+F+I/you) – Search for any I/you/we/us in your paper

and change/reword_____NO CONTRACTIONS _____No SAYS (Ctrl+F+says) – change to writes unless the narrator is actually saying

something_____Check your comma splices

***You MUST have complete sentences and sentences cannot run together. Sentences should be separated by a period or by a comma AND a conjunction.

_____ commas inside quotation marks: In “The Masque of the Red Death,” _____ PLEASE make sure that the short story title is in quotation marks. If you are writing

about a novel, it should be italicized.


Research Paper Rubric

Mechanics – 100 points (weighted twice) Format – Headers, margins, Works Cited _____/15 Correct Citations _____/15 Preliminary work turned back in _____/10 Copies of articles? Highlighted quotes/paraphrases? _____/10 Grammar _____/50

• Word Choice• Spelling• Contractions/numbers• Punctuation errors• First, second person used• Incorrect quotation punctuation• Subject, verb agreement• Inconsistent tense• Fragments• Run-ons, commas splices• Pronoun reference errors

Content – 100 points (weighted twice) _____/100

Effective introduction Solid thesis statement/claim Solid conclusion Clear topic sentences/good transitions (topic sentence relates to thesis/claim/argument) Clear organizational strategy-each paragraph is coherent and relates back to topic

sentence Adequate support for main ideas Paper makes an argument Paper proves that argument with adequate research

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