ENGL 1127 Sample Research paper Outline Assignment

You are going to write a research paper about one of the short stories we've read. Your research will incorporate analysis of the story's historical/social context, as well as (perhaps) the writer's historical/social context.See the essay on "The Five-Forty eight" in Headrick's text for an example of this type of research paper.

Your essay should represent a logical argument that identifies one of the story's themes. It must follow the structure described in Method pp. 44-47.

You must meet with me to discuss your thesis and your argument at least three weeks before the essay is due.

You may not use Wikipedia as a source, as it is not an academic source. Use your Library Research skills you have developed; use proper academic sources. See Method pp. 63-77.

The Process

1. Choose your text and read it again considering possible research topics centered on a historical context theme.
2. Brainstorm topic
3. Produce an outline that will include a tentative research plan and bibliography with three potential sources and as many details as possible in the planning.
4. Produce a rough draft

The Final Essay General Guidelines

• 800 words maximum
• 5 or more sources
• Edited following MLA format
• Complete Works Cited
• The research essay is the major component of this course as it develops all critical skills:
  1. Choosing a topic
  2. Brainstorming
  3. Narrowing a topic
  4. Developing a thesis
  5. Researching
  6. Organising
  7. Writing and revising

Working Title:-----------------------------------

1. General Topic: What is the general topic/idea that you will be exploring in your research paper?-----------------------

2. Working Thesis:-----------------------

3. Research: Record two proper examples of research you have already done: include the sources and the information you took from them. Explain what further research you will do.-------------------

4. Write about the Author:---------------