Hello! I have been assigned a research paper over The Grapes of Wrath By John Steinbeck. On that day, we must present our research proposal, tentative outline, and thesis statement. I am leaning toward a theme focused paper, but if the writer has a better idea, I would definately be on board to changing that. I would be absolutely thrilled if the writer would be willing to work with me on these dates. If possible, we could push back the due date to the 20th. I know this is alot to take in but I would be so appreciative if someone could help me write this paper! Thank you so much. -Kylie May ******************************************************************************
RESEARCH ESSAY #1 THE NOVEL Research essay #1 i. You are to submit in a manila envelope a typed essay of at least 1500 words. In the envelope should be all the outlines, prewriting, drafts, revisions, and editing. Remember, vary sentence patterns and proofread carefully to avoid spelling, agreement, mechanical, and punctuation errors. Before you begin the essay, you must have completed reading your research novel and have made extensive notes or outlines on the novel. Discover a question related to ____(name of novel)____ and explore that question as you prepare to write research essay #1.
ATTENTION: THIS IS NOT A BOOK REPORT! Do not summarize the plot.
CHECK LIST TO BE SURE YOU HAVE DONE EVERYTHING!
*Use MLA style documentation
*Include a final copy of RE# 1 formal outline
*Title page (name, title, instructor, due date, number of words in the paper) is required
*Design a clever title. (Don’t use title of novel)
* Formal outline
*Develop a strong introduction of a minimum of ten sentences or about ¾ of the page.
*Discuss three specific elements either in the introduction or in the thesis statement. The thesis should be near or at the end of the introduction. There must be at least ten paraphrases from the novel in the essay (correctly documented). Remember no direct quotations
*The strong fully developed conclusion.
* Works Cited page required (only one source – the novel) For help with the above assignment, check MLA Documentation online in Purdue University’s OWL. You may focus on the major aspects of literary works to analyze: plot structure, theme, characterization, setting, the author’s style, the usage of irony, or specific symbolism. Most of you will not choose to write a literary paper. For a literary paper, you need to be sure you have a topic which relates to a theme of the novel. Remember, you will have to find criticism or supporting details to substantiate your thesis, so avoid choosing a thesis which is either too narrow or too broad.
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY An Annotated Bibliography looks similar to a Works Cited page, but an annotation of the source is included after each citation. You should use MLA for your citations, and you should address the following in your annotations:
• A brief summary of the source. What is the author’s main claim?
• One or two sentences on the author’s credibility • Strengths and weaknesses of the source
• The way in which you might use this source in your essay Notes on MLA Formatting:
• Each page should include a header with your last name and the page number in the upper right-hand corner
• After the header on the first page include your name, teacher’s name, assignment, due date
• The first line of each citation should be left aligned.
• The second line and any subsequent lines of the citation should be indented 5 spaces (hanging indentation).
• The citations should be in alphabetical order and double spaced.
• After the citation include the annotation
• Use one-inch margins all around.
Evaluation:
• Remember the type of sources required for the paper (see above)
• Sources should be substantial in content
• Annotations accurately summarize main points and analyze strengths and weaknesses of the source
• Few, if any, errors in grammar
• Correct MLA formatting and citations
