Research Paper

Students will write a paper on a specific literary device, thematic element, ethical issue, or issue of identity (class, gender, ethnicity, sexuality) in one or more of the literary works on the syllabus, showing an awareness of a possible range of interpretations. The paper must make appropriate use of and cite at least three peer-reviewed secondary sources that provide support for the argument in the thesis statement. Students will receive peer and instructor comments on an intermediate draft that consists of at least 1,500 words. Using comments from both peers and the instructor, students will revise the paper and submit a final draft that consists of at least 2,000 words.