American Literature II

Final Paper Assignment

Compose an original analysis of the work of one author in the Norton who we have not read as a class. Analyze one of the following: two short stories or essays; one novel, either in whole or excerpted; four short poems (less than one page); two long poems (more than one page); or one play.

Complete the following five steps in your assignment (the grade percentage of each step is noted in the parenthesis).

1. Introduce your author and summarize the works of literature you have read. (10%)

2. Based on your readings of the Norton introductions and our class discussions, categorize the works you have read. What movement/s does it belong to? (20%)

3. Compare-and-contrast the works you have read with the work of two other authors we have read this term. (30%)

4. Interpret the works you have read. What meaning do you get out of it? (30%)

5. Submit the full text of your essay to Turnitin.com. Papers not submitted to Turntin.com will not be graded.

Format requirements:

• Minimum length: 1000 words. Maximum length: 3000 words.
• Format: typed, double-spaced, with 1” margins, 12 pt. Times font, left justified.
• Write your paper in Standard American English with proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics. (10%)
• Parenthetical citations for quotes and paraphrases must follow MLA style.
• Include the following in the upper right hand side of the first page: your name; a title for your paper; the number of words in your paper; the name, number, section and time of your class; and your professor’s name.
• Number each page, centering the page number at the bottom of the page.
• Staple your paper before handing it in.
• Except for direct quotations, every single sentence in this paper must be of your own original composition. Students caught plagiarizing in any degree, amount, or form will receive a “0” for this assignment.
• You must submit your paper to Turnitin.com to receive a grade; papers not submitted to Turnitin.com will not be graded and will consequently be counted as a “0” in the student’s final grade calculation.