The document provides guidance on writing Essay #3 for the EWRT 1C class, which involves analyzing one of four literary works using a theoretical lens. It discusses developing an interpretive thesis, outlines the assignment requirements, and offers tips for writing the essay such as brainstorming, researching, developing an argument, and revising. Students are instructed to submit a 4-7 page MLA formatted essay analyzing aspects of the assigned texts.
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Lague 1 Writing about Literature The type of pape.docxDIPESH30
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Writing about Literature
The type of papers you will write and how to write them
For this course, you will be writing literary analysis as formal essays for the midterm and
final exams. They are persuasive in nature. According to William Whitla in his book The English
Handbook: A Guide to Literary Studies, a persuasive essay “attempts to persuade a reader that
the position you are defending is valid . . . . Your case will depend on your evidence, and how
you marshal it for your purposes (88). The evidence used in literary analysis consists of
quotations from the text(s) that support your assertion (thesis) and your interpretation of those
quotations. The biggest difference between what I am describing here and a “research paper” is
that you do not need to do outside research to support your ideas. All the evidence you need is
embedded in the author’s work. Of course, that means you have to read closely and think
carefully about what the author writes in the text(s), but that is part of the study of
literature. Also, the text(s) really are sources for your paper; therefore, you must document every
quotation. This is also true for paraphrases of action and speech in the text(s). In this course, you
must use MLA documentation guidelines. This includes both in-text notations and a Works Cited
page. (Note: This document illustrates the use of introductory signals and in-text notations,
also called parenthetical citations, for all paraphrases and quotations and includes a Works Cited
page, all following MLA guidelines.)
When you receive an assignment, Whitla writes that you must first “separate [the] subject
matter from the formal requirement” (89), like the number of texts/authors your must cover than
the length of the paper. You need to satisfy all the formal requirements of the assignment to earn
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your best grade. Then, you have to consider the subject matter of the assignment. Whitla
explains, “Many assignments state or assume an abstract concept, a theme, a mode of character
analysis, or state a position, and then ask you to apply that concept to a limited number of texts .
In many cases, it is clear that . . . the principle is really not open to question” (90). At other
times, you may be allowed to choose your own subject matter. Finally, you need to look at what
the assignment says about the subject matter, looking for key words that explain how you need to
address them. Here is an example from a possible Shakespeare module in this course.
Writing Prompt:
Whether Shakespeare’s sonnets are addressed to the dark lady or the young man,
themes of beauty and love run deeply through all of them. This statement is true
in both those sonnets that follow a more traditional approach and those challenge
the traditional conventions of sonnet-making. Write a 300-word essay, posted in
the appropriate discussion forum, that discusses how Shakespeare develo ...
Essay #1Taking a Position on Food Due by 1159pm on Sunday.docxSALU18
Essay #1:Taking a Position on Food
Due by 11:59pm on Sunday April 23rd
We manipulate the planet and all of its creatures. We create, we consume, we build, and we
destroy, but how often do we consider the processes and people that provide unceasingly for our
unquenchable appetites? How often do we consider the consequences? This essay asks that you
consider the inner (and outer) workings of the US food system and then take a position on a
narrowed down aspect of it.
During this project we might ask ourselves any combination of the following: where does our food
come from, and at what cost? How have our foods been processed, conceived, even constructed, and then shipped and
stored? How do we treat the animals we eat? How should we treat them? How are they killed? How conscious are
we of the world we are taking from every single day? Where do we fit in? What do we have to say?
To accomplish your task, you will be using pairings of articles I provide in order to take part in
an ongoing conversation about food. These readings will require you to look closely at what we
eat and how our consumption shapes the world, in both positive and negative ways.
You will need to first consider our relationship with food and the consequences of our eating
habits, on individuals, societies, and the planet that we share, then narrow down your focus to an
individual and focused topic/idea, which you will then research independently so that you might
enter into a scholarly conversation. The goal of this essay is to either make your own claim about
your subject, or to support an already established claim with rational and logical reasons and
evidence in order to convince your reader to take up the same position that you hold.
This essay need not be a soapbox for any political agenda; instead, we are looking for a balance
in rhetorical strategies. Using ethos, pathos, and logos effectively means respecting all viewpoints
while backing up your claims with reputable sources and logical insights/analysis.
In the wise words of Christopher Hitchens: “That which can be asserted without
evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
While I value each and every one of your opinions, scholarly readers are less forgiving. Imagine
your audience to be educated readers who are familiar with the topic and themes we will be
exploring. These readers will expect you to back up your claims, and to use reputable sources.
See the end of this prompt for paper specifics / requirements.
Reading and Research
I am providing you with a group of food-related readings. Some of the readings will be
mandatory, as in I expect everyone to read them and use them in their papers. The others are
paired options that you will choose from. Each reading will be labeled on the Module I introduce
it as either mandatory or optional. They are also listed at the end of this prompt.
Make sure to take detailed notes of the sources you do read. It is alw ...
1 How to Write a Analytical Essay Writing an analyti.docxhoney725342
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How to Write a Analytical Essay
Writing an analytical essay can seem daunting, especially if you've never done it before. Don't
worry! Take a deep breath, buy yourself a caffeinated beverage, and follow these steps to create
a well-crafted analytical essay.
What do you want to analyze?
Your analysis must have the following four sections:
Introduction
Summary
Analysis
Conclusion (optional)
Part 1: Prewriting your essay
1. Understand the objective of an analytical essay. An analytical essay means you will
need to present some type of argument, or claim, about what you are analyzing. Most
often you will have to analyze another piece of writing or a film, but you could also be
asked to analyze an issue, or an idea. To do this, you must break the topic down into parts
and provide evidence, either from the text/film or from your own research, that supports
your claim.
For example, "Stanley Kubrick's The Shining uses a repeating motif of Native American
culture and art to comment on America's history of colonizing Native Americans' lands" is an
analytical thesis. It is analyzing a particular text and setting forth an argument about it in the
form of a thesis statement.
2. Decide what to write about. If you are writing this for a class, your teacher will
generally assign you a topic (or topics) to write about. Read the prompt carefully. What is
the prompt asking you to do? However, sometimes you will have to come up with your
own topic.
If you're writing an analytical essay about a work of fiction, you could focus your
argument on what motivates a specific character or group of characters. Or, you could
argue why a certain line or paragraph is central to the work as a whole. For example:
Explore the concept of vengeance in the epic poem Beowulf.
If you're writing about a historical event, try focusing on the forces that contributed to
what happened.
If you're writing about scientific research or findings, analyze your results.
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3. Brainstorm. You may not immediately know what your thesis statement should be, even
once you've chosen your topic. That's okay! Doing some brainstorming can help you
discover what you think about your topic. Consider it from as many angles as you can.
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Look for repeated imagery, metaphors, phrases, or ideas. Things that repeat are often
important. See if you can decipher why these things are so crucial. Do they repeat in the
same way each time, or differently?
How does the text work? If you're writing a rhetorical analysis, for example, you might
analyze how the author uses logical appeals to support her argument and decide whether
you think the argument is effective. If you're analyzing a creative work, consider things
like imagery, visuals in a film, etc. If you're analyzing research, you may want to
consider the methods and results and analyze whether the experiment is a good design.
A mind map can be hel ...
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
3. Essay #3: Response to the
Novel/Novella
The Writing Assignment
In a thesis driven essay of 4-7 pages, analyze one or more
aspects of Stephen King’s Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank
Redemption, Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, Elie
Wiesel’s Night, or Emma Donoghue’s Room. Consider using
one extrinsic theoretical lens (Feminist, Psychoanalytic, or
Trauma theories), we have practiced this quarter to
complicate your argument. Aim to convince readers that your
interpretation adds to the conversation among those who
read stories and write about them. Back up your analysis with
reasons and support from the story. Use the critical strategies
that we have practiced this quarter.
See the complete assignment on our website
4. Due before the beginning of Final’s
Class
Submission Requirements: Essay #3: Please
submit an electronic copy through Kaizena
Format Requirement: MLA-style formatting
and citations
Length: Your finished text should be between
four and seven pages, excluding the Works
Cited page.
Research Requirements: 3-5 secondary
sources are required for this essay.
5. The Interpretive Literary Thesis
The most common method of examining a text
is through an argumentative literary paper: a
paper with an interpretive literary thesis. Note
that an interpretive literary paper differs from a
simple literary analysis. An interpretive paper
or analysis argues; a simple literary analysis
does not argue but rather just points out the
elements of literature in a literary work.
6. Brainstorm
Do some reading and research: What do you need
to know to refine or support your idea.
Develop a working thesis: this must be an arguable
point.
Outline your main points
Gather sources and textual evidence
Write
Revise, Revise, Revise
How to Proceed
7. The Thesis
Consider tensions and themes in the text. Use a theoretical
lens to imagine these tensions and themes from different
perspectives. Sometimes, ideas are fuzzy in their earliest
stages. As you read, think, and write, your idea should take
on more clarity and depth. Sometimes the opposite
happens; if it does, discard the idea and begin again. Often,
such failures are necessary.
Creative ideas and uncommon theses are great, but be
sure that you can find adequate support for your thesis.
Also, make sure that there is not strong proof against your
thesis in the literary work. It also is acceptable to have a
more usual or average interpretation; however, avoid using
a thesis that is so obvious to the other readers of the
literary work that they could choose your thesis and write
your paper as easily as you. You want to have at least
8. The thesis statement is the most important
part of your paper
1. The thesis statement is the announcement of the analytical argument that you
intend prove in your paper. It is the readers’ road map. It is your road map.
2. It should probably be placed somewhere in the introduction of your paper. It
often fits well at the end, though you are not confined by that rule.
3. Successful thesis statements provoke thought and should read beautifully.
This is not the place for awkward sentences or grammar errors.
4. Your working thesis statement should generally include two parts:
What claim are you making about the text?
Why is your claim important? Your thesis should answer the “so what?”
question.
5. A thesis statement is usually, but can be more than, one sentence long.
9. Thesis Example
Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn is a
great American novel.
Why is this thesis weak? Think about
what the reader would expect from the
essay that follows.
10. This thesis suggests you will provide a general,
appreciative summary of Twain’s novel. This is your
opinion of the novel. This is not an interpretive
thesis; instead, think about why it’s such a great
novel—what do Huck’s adventures tell you about
life, about America, about coming of age, or about
race relations?
Pick an aspect of the novel that you think is
important to its structure or meaning—for example,
the role of storytelling, the contrasting scenes
between the shore and the river, or the relationships
between adults and children.
11. Thesis Example
In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain
develops a contrast between life on the
river and life on the shore.
Is this one better? Why? What will your
analysis reveal to the reader?
12. Here’s a working thesis with potential: you have highlighted
an important aspect of the novel for investigation; however,
it’s still not clear what your analysis will reveal. Your reader is
intrigued, but is still thinking, “So what? What’s the point of
this contrast? What does it signify?”
Perhaps you are not sure yet, either. That’s fine—begin to
work on comparing scenes from the book and see what you
discover. Free write, make lists, jot down Huck’s actions and
reactions. Eventually you will be able to clarify for yourself,
and then for the reader, why this contrast matters.
13. Thesis Example
Through its contrasting river and shore scenes, Twain’s
Huckleberry Finn suggests that to find the true expression of
American democratic ideals, one must leave “civilized”
society and go back to nature.
This final thesis statement presents an interpretation of a literary
work based on an analysis of its content. The words I have
bolded are forecasting words—words that you will return to in
the essay as you work to prove your thesis.
Of course, for the essay itself to be successful, you must now
present evidence from the novel that will convince the reader of
your interpretation.
Modified from a handout from “The Writing Center.” University of North
14. Homework
Write Essay #3
How will you
approach the
essay?
Write a tentative
thesis.
Outline the essay
Find evidence to
use.