Assignment: Perform either an in-depth analysis of one work OR a comparison of two works. This Research Paper should: 1. Communicate your intellectual reactions to the text(s) and 2. The responses of others (critics, literary authorities, the authors, etc.). TOPICS & PROCEDURE: 1. Your Literary Research Paper will either: o Analyze a single text o Analyze a single theme found in two texts – This is not simply a compare and contrast paper; although, it is similar. You could analyze the theme (central idea) of loss in Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games. o Analyze two texts – This is not equal to the choice above. Ex. You could analyze Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and Susan Glaspell’s Trifles. 2. Re-read the texts you loved or had difficulty with and take careful notes: brainstorm, journal, free-write, research with those questions in mind. All of these things will help you narrow down your topic. 3. Read the chapter on The Literary Research Paper, pages 2083-2088, AND be sure to read and reread the “Questions for Writing” on page 364 of your text when developing your thesis. **********I really can’t emphasize this suggestion enough.********** 4. Once you have decided on a topic, begin doing preliminary research. Read what other literary critics have said (Remember, you are a literary critic, too!) This will help you to further narrow down your topic. All students will meet with Prof. Marcum at the end of Week 3 to discuss their topic as part of their final Research Paper grade. You must bring a working thesis and working outline to this meeting. REMEMBER: A research paper is an argument. The purpose of research is to state and support a thesis. Part of research is developing a thesis that is debatable, interesting, and current

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