Final Paper

Guidelines

Write an eight- to ten-page paper, in which you compare and contrast two literary works from this course that share the same theme. 

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The paper should be organized around your thesis (argument), which is the main point of the entire essay. When developing a thesis for a comparative paper, consider how a comparison of the works provides deeper insight into the topic of your paper (i.e., think about why you have chosen to look at these particular works in relation to one another). In your analysis, consider the relationships among the following elements:

    Content

    Form (e.g., short story vs. poem)

    Style

Assignment Requirements

Topic: Must address one of the topics in the guidelines

    Length: Your draft should be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference page)

    Sources: Utilize at least six scholarly sources to support your thesis (including the course text)

    APA: Your draft must be formatted to APA (6th edition) style.

        Separate Title Page: Must include an original title

        Separate Reference Page

        Proper Citations: All sources must be properly cited, both within the text and in a separate reference page.

    Elements of Academic Writing:  All academic papers should include these elements.

        Introduction with a thesis statement

        Supporting paragraphs

        Conclusion