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
- Choose your text and read it again considering possible research topics centered on a historical context theme.
- Brainstorm topic
- 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.
- 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 Assignment as it develops all critical skills:
- Choosing a topic
- Brainstorming
- Narrowing a topic
- Developing a thesis
- Researching
- Organising
- 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:---------------
