eng 102

Prompt:

For this activity, choose a critical article (secondary source) from one of the Library databases that makes a clear argument about any one of the stories you've read in the class so far. The databases that would work best are Bloom's Literature, JSTOR, Literary Reference Center, Literature Resource Center, or ProQuest

The article you choose must provide more than basic biographical information and plot summary to make an opinionated argument about some aspect of the literary work you read in class.

Stories:” The Lottery”- Shirley Jackson

“Miss Brill”-Kathrine Mansfield

“ A Rose for Emily”- William Faulkner

You may not use Wikipedia, Sparknotes, Gradesaver, Owleyes, or any similar sites as a source.

Requirements: -10 for each requirement not met

1) You should clearly identify the article author's thesis and main points by briefly (no more than a few sentences) SUMMARIZING the article's main ideas.

2) Next, ANALYZE the article author's argument. What is he or she trying to say about the literary material? What textual evidence does the author provide? What new point or idea is the author trying to introduce about the literature? Also make sure to consider what literary theory the author is using. How can you tell?

3) Finally, EVALUATE the article author's argument. Is the article's thesis relevant or convincing to you? Why or why not? What does the author do (or not do) that helps to convince readers of his or her viewpoints? Would you have used that literary theory in your own analysis of the text? Why or why not?

4) You must include at least one QUOTE from the article with appropriate in-text citations.

5) Your finished paper must be at least 300 words.

Additional Rules:

1) You must use proper MLA formatting (including Works Cited page and in-text citations)

2) Do NOT use a citation generator; always check citations against the OWL guidelines

3) You may not use Wikipedia, Sparknotes, Gradesaver, or similar sites as a source

4) In excess of 20% similarity according to Turnitin; Your work will be flagged for possible plagiarism

5) When using any of the stories as a source, you may only use the PDF version given to you in the resources section of this module. (You will not be using any of the primary sources (the actual stories) in this activity)

6) Use only third person point of view to discuss literature - do not use first person or second person point of view

7) Late submission is not permitted unless coordinated ahead of time

MLA Style:

1) Your paper must be formatted according to MLA format (this includes having a header, double spacing throughout the document, appropriate font, etc.)

2) Use correct MLA in-text documentation as needed.

3) You must include a Works Cited page at the end of your paper.

4) For more information about MLA style, view the MLA Formatting and