Name: ________________________________________________ Mrs. Krause English 10 CP Literary Research Paper ASSIGNMENT: In a thoughtful and carefully-written essay which uses a minimum of three quotations from the novel and three quotations from outside sources as evidence, answer the following question: Does the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ultimately promote or denounce racism? TEN-STEP PROCESS 1. THINK: As you read the novel and participate in class activities about the controversy surrounding it, think carefully about this question. 2. TAKE NOTES: As you read the novel, copy down quotes from the book on the evidence sheets provided. These will be checked in class!! 3. TAKE A POSITION: When you finish the book, take a position and decide WHY you feel this way. Looking back at the notes you have taken while reading will help you to decide upon a position. Your position is, essentially, your thesis. 4. SELECT EVIDENCE: Go back through your evidence and choose the quotes from the novel that will best support your thesis. 5. OUTLINE:Consider how to organize your paper so that your thesis is supported in an effective and logical way. Compose a formal outline to plan your paper. 6. RESEARCH: Read the literary criticism that Mrs. Krause and Mrs. Bergh provide. In these articles, you will see other people who have read Huck Finn expressing their ideas about whether it promotes or condemns racist attitudes. 7. ADD EVIDENCE FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES: Choose at least three quotes from these articles that you can work into your outline. 8. DRAFT: Use your outline to write your rough draft and create your Works Cited page. 9. EDIT: Bring in a hard copy of your rough draft for self-editing and peer editing. 10. PROOFREAD AND REVISE: Make revisions and compose your final draft to hand in. Page 1 of 3 REQUIREMENTS:Papers that do not meet the following requirements will not receive a passing score. · · 4 FULL pages (minimum) · Typed in MLA format · At least 3 relevant quotes from novel · At least 3 relevant quotes from outside sources · Works Cited page properly formatted according to MLA guidelines Grading Evidence Checks: 23 points DUE: Multiple due dates · Criteria for Success: You will be given FIVE evidence sheets on which to copy down quotes as we read the novel. Each sheet will be checked and graded. In order to receive full credit, you must fill in each sheet completely with relevant evidence according to the directions given at the top. Draft of Introduction/Thesis Statement: 16 points DUE: ___________________________ · Criteria for Success: After you finish the book, you will decide on your position and explain why you feel this way. You should type your introduction and thesis statement on a piece of paper and bring it to class on the due date. In order to receive full credit, be sure to carefully and thoughtfully follow the directions on the sheet. Outline: 40 points DUE: _________________________.