Epic poetry
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EssayRequirements.docxENG 271 ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS:
SLO 2a
1.Place your name WCCS student ID #, ENG 271/Chesnut,
your course code # (5 digits), and date submitted in the upper left-hand area of your sheet.
***Use Microsoft Word only! Double space!
2.Center a brief title which capsules the subject of the paper.
3.Double-space everything and use 12 pt. Times New Roman.
4. Write no more than a total of 300-500 total
words. Place the word count after paragraph 5 as shown in the sample. Use present tense only. Use third person only.
Do not use contractions.
5. In paragraph one, introduce your topic with no more than 2 sentences. In the second sentence of your first paragraph, mention three items which will be addressed in your paper, your thesis. (see below)
6. In paragraph two, address ONE of your three items. This should naturally be your first point mentioned in paragraph one, sentence two.
7. In paragraph three, address ONE
of your three items. This should naturally be your second point mentioned in paragraph one, sentence two.
8. In paragraph four, address ONE
of your three items. This should naturally be your third point mentioned in paragraph one, sentence two.
9.NOTE: paragraphs 2, 3, & 4 should begin with the topic sentence and 3-5 sentences should be added for support in each of these 3 body paragraphs.
10. Limit paragraph five to no more than two sentences. Simply close/summarize your paper and DO NOT mention any new information.
11.This paper is required for this course and
will be worth 15% of your total grade for the course. Obvious plagiarism will earn the grade of ZERO.
An essay that does not address the topic will earn a grade of 0%. An essay that is not in the correct format will earn a grade of 0%/
12. Submit this essay to the correct Module.
If you submit this essay after the due date/deadline, you MUST e-mail me that you have submitted it, or it will NOT
be graded. A late essay will be penalized 10 per day until 48 hours past the due date/time. After 48 hours, a grade of 0% is assigned
Paper Topic for ENG 271:
Printed in the lecture material for ancient Greek epic poetry are several characteristics of this type of poetry.
Choose three of these characteristics as the basis (3 ideas) of your essay. Be sure to explain each briefly. You may wish to refer to The Iliad and/or The Odyssey to help in your explanations.
