[SOLVED] Research Essay
Required Readings: – JRR Tolkien – The Hobbit PD James – The Children of Men Cormac McCarthy – No Country for Old Men Sophocles – Oedipus the King Annotated Bibliography: 5% With your research paper in mind, prepare a short annotated bibliography with no less than three secondary sources. Each bibliographic entry should summarize and evaluate the source in light of its relevance to your essay topic in approximately 200 words. Due Tues Nov 19. Research Essay: A 1500-word research paper which exhibits a careful reading and interpretation of primary sources, and an ability to find, use, and dialogue with secondary sources. The paper should have a clearly identified and logically developed thesis. Attention should be paid to content, structure, grammar, and style. Students will be required to write on a topic arising from one of the texts discussed in class. Due Tues Nov 26. This is first-year-level literature studies. There were 10 sample topics, arising from the texts, however, I can’t seem to find them and it’s just too late for me to acquire one. It’s super open-ended generally though, so if it’s a well-developed essay, there shouldn’t be a problem with the topic of your choosing.
