english

English 2331

Research Paper

Marks: 150

Words: 800-1000 words

Choose one of the following topics and write a paper on it, supported by strong evidence from at least five academic, peer-reviewed sources (articles from the library databases) in addition to detailed examples from at least one work of fiction covered in this class. You may use works covered after the midterm, not only those from the first four weeks.

1) Propose and defend your own definition of fantastic literature, speculative fiction, science fiction, fantasy (choose one of these notions to write about; do not define all four in one paper).

2) How can science fantasy and science fiction be used productively in college courses other than English (sciences, social sciences, etc.)?

3) How can fantastic fiction be used to bring about social changes and/or political reforms?

All papers should be typed using the Times New Roman font (12pt.), and one-inch margins all around the page. All papers should be double-spaced and at least full six pages long, not including Works Cited. Do not use a cover page. All papers should use the latest version of MLA format, including the header, pagination, and citations of sources both in the text of the paper and on the Works Cited page. All papers should have an original title appropriate for their content and use proper academic diction. All papers must follow the rules of grammar, syntax, and punctuation. All papers must contain a strong thesis statement supported by evidence from peer-reviewed sources.