Final Essay Assignment
For this paper, you will be comparing Native Son to Frankenstein. Remember all the topics we’ve discussed this semester—point of view, symbolism, imagery, literary devices, themes, relationships between characters, characters’ relationships with society, and more. You must create your own topic based on your understanding of the novels and the similarities or differences you feel are relevant. Make sure you keep your topic narrow and focused (too broad a topic is asking for trouble). Email if you’d like feedback on your topic or if you have any questions/concerns about this assignment.
Essay Guidelines:
- Papers must be typed, double-spaced in 12-point font (Times New Roman or similar), with one-inch margins on all sides. You must have a title for your essay, but do not include a separate title page.
- Page length requirements must be observed. Six to eight pages does not mean five-and-a-half or five-and-three-lines. You must write at least six full pages.
- Stay away from contractions. Stay away from vague words, such as “thing” “it” “this” “these” and “that.”
- Proofread your paper carefully.
- Introduce quotes. Analyze quotes. Provide page numbers for quotes. (Remember the four steps.)
- Observe MLA formatting guidelines, especially when citing text.
- Since you will be using multiple books, please include a works cited page.
Preparation materials, Due 11/29: You will submit a freewrite or a brainstorming example (i.e. cluster), an outline and your thesis statement for a total of three items. All items must be typed.
Draft Workshop, Due 12/1: Bring three copies of your essay draft. The drafts need to be cohesive and the page minimum. Anyone bringing less than six pages to the draft workshop will be dismissed and will receive no credit for the workshop. Bring the first page of your essay draft for my review (optional).
One-on-one discussions, 12/6: During the class period, I will sit down with each of you for a quick check-in about your paper. It is an opportunity for you to ask last minute questions and have me review any problem spots in your essay. I will not have time to read anyone's essay in its entirety, so select the section you'd like me to review ahead of time.
Final Draft, Due 12/8: Since there will not be enough time in the semester for you to rewrite, make sure your final draft is as polished as possible. Proofread, use correct MLA format and include a title. On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph discussing the process of composing this essay and how it compared to writing previous essays for this class.
Absolutely no late papers will be accepted!
Essay Guidelines:
- Papers must be typed, double-spaced in 12-point font (Times New Roman or similar), with one-inch margins on all sides. You must have a title for your essay, but do not include a separate title page.
- Page length requirements must be observed. Six to eight pages does not mean five-and-a-half or five-and-three-lines. You must write at least six full pages.
- Stay away from contractions. Stay away from vague words, such as “thing” “it” “this” “these” and “that.”
- Proofread your paper carefully.
- Introduce quotes. Analyze quotes. Provide page numbers for quotes. (Remember the four steps.)
- Observe MLA formatting guidelines, especially when citing text.
- Since you will be using multiple books, please include a works cited page.
Preparation materials, Due 11/29: You will submit a freewrite or a brainstorming example (i.e. cluster), an outline and your thesis statement for a total of three items. All items must be typed.
Draft Workshop, Due 12/1: Bring three copies of your essay draft. The drafts need to be cohesive and the page minimum. Anyone bringing less than six pages to the draft workshop will be dismissed and will receive no credit for the workshop. Bring the first page of your essay draft for my review (optional).
One-on-one discussions, 12/6: During the class period, I will sit down with each of you for a quick check-in about your paper. It is an opportunity for you to ask last minute questions and have me review any problem spots in your essay. I will not have time to read anyone's essay in its entirety, so select the section you'd like me to review ahead of time.
Final Draft, Due 12/8: Since there will not be enough time in the semester for you to rewrite, make sure your final draft is as polished as possible. Proofread, use correct MLA format and include a title. On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph discussing the process of composing this essay and how it compared to writing previous essays for this class.
Absolutely no late papers will be accepted!
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