English Comp and Lit

the longer essay, which will be on a play that you choose from our anthology.

You should develop an interpretation or idea about the characters, setting, theme, or conflict of the play. Consider something you want to know more about in terms of the play's dynamics, then set out to answer your question based on a close reading of dialogue, setting descriptions, and stage instructions.

You may use three outside sources to back up your ideas.

Your paper will be 4 pages long.

In order to write the Longer Essay: Research Paper on the play you chose, you have 3 milestones to complete:

·       Short Writing: Research Process Step #1 - First 3 sources in annotated bibliography format

Please find a sample MLA annotated bibliography and the rubric for this assignment below on pgs 2-5

·       Short Writing: Research Process Step #2 - Proposal and annotated bibliography with 3 more sources

Please find proposal instructions and rubric for this assignment below on pgs 6-7

·       Short Writing: Research Process Step #3 - First 3 pages of your paper for critique and intervention

Find a sample MLA template below on pgs 8-end