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This assignment requires students to further research one of the
topics covered during the semester and write an essay arguing a
particular interpretation of the literature surrounding that issue
and social movement. Please see the attached document for
details and guidelines on this assignment.
American Protest Literature - Literary Analysis Argument Essay
Assignment Description
Whether it looks backward in order to move America forward,
builds connections across movements, demands empathy from
readers, transforms its creators, crafts a politics of form,
appropriates the master’s tools, or makes words into weapons,
American protest literature tries to remake “a world beautiful,”
as London puts it. The protest cycle beats on, boats against the
current.
– Zoe Trodd xxviii
Trodd’s anthology
American Protest Literature
sets a variety of texts and protest art forms in conversation
with each other. She describes these as falling into several
“politics” for change. These are:
The Politics of Connection
The Politics of Form
The Politics of Appropriation
The Politics of Memory
For this project, you will write a four-to-five-page essay that
analyzes and interprets four works and finds a unifying theme
among them. You may use writings from the textbook itself
(whether they were among the selected course readings or not)
or you may explore other outside texts provided they are
published sources that were written or created as a part of the
social movements studied in the course. You will need at least
five total sources
of outside research for your essay documented in your Works
Cited page.
You may do this assignment
one of two ways:
You may choose a social movement and describe how each of
the four works you select contributes to the movement using the
“politics” Zoe Trodd explains in her introduction to the text.
How does each depict aspects of the movement and what
strategies, tactics, or techniques does it use to influence the
movement for change? Analyze and interpret each work using
key quotes, paraphrases, and summaries as you compare it to the
other works and how each contributes to the literature of protest
within that movement.
Choose at least four pieces of protest literature from the entire
range of movements in the course, or you may introduce texts
you have researched that also contributed to these historical
social movements. Find a unifying “politic” or strategy (for
example: politics of memory or form) for all of them and
discuss how that strategy or tactic uniquely contributed to the
individual movements for which they were created. How does
their unifying technique contribute to the body of protest
literature that brought social change? Analyze and interpret
each work using key quotes, paraphrases, and summaries as you
compare it to the other works and how each contributes to the
literature of protest within that movement.
Your work is to interpret the works to find unifying themes or
tactics among them and then argue for their unique contribution
to their related social movement. Do not focus too much on
summarizing; instead, interpret and explain to your reader how
the strategies are expressed in the work and how the works
intersect with one another. Bring Trodd’s “politics” to the
surface through your
interpretation
of each work.
Use textual evidence to back up your analysis and support your
thesis statement. However, don’t list an entire stanza or
paragraph and then explain its meaning. Instead, break down
large chunks of text into small pieces and explain what the
words mean in relation to your claim. Compare words, actions,
or ideas from each work to the other to illuminate how they
connect and promote the movement or movements you choose
throughout. Look for patterns or symbols to help you decide on
an interpretation. Also, consider language or context. For help
with ways to begin your analysis, see the handouts on eCampus
entitled “How to Analyze Poetry and Songs” and “Ten Tips for
a Successful Literary Analysis.”
When writing, focus on the TELL, SHOW, SHARE method for
paragraph development. First, TELL the reader what your
argument is, your thesis or topic sentences. Then, SHOW the
reader your evidence. Evidence begins with text from the works;
it might also include the author’s biography or historical
context. Finally, SHARE and explain what it means. Share
something significant about your findings. Explain the “So
what? Who cares?” aspect of the section you are writing about.
How does it relate to the larger social movement and to the
“politics” Trodd suggests thrive in protest literature? Why does
it matter?
Minimum Requirements
Length:
Four-to-five pages, 1,200-1,500 words,
not
including the Works Cited page.
Style:
Essay needs to conform to MLA standards, including double
spacing in Times New Roman font, and must include a Works
Cited page with correct in-text (parenthetical) citations for all
quotes, paraphrases, and/or summaries.
Sources:
5 (five) sources minimum. Works may be from our readings
and credible academic outside sources.
IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS,
YOU CANNOT EARN HIGHER THAN A 60%.
Due Dates
First Draft/Peer Review One:
One typed working draft to your small group -
see syllabus for dates
Final Draft:
Submitted through Safe Assign on eCampus by 11:59 PM -
see syllabus for dates
Purpose and Learning Objectives
The purpose of this assignment is to bring everything we have
worked on over the course of the semester together. These skills
you will use in your college career and into your chosen jobs.
Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for
a successful future. You will express these in this assignment.
Your literary analysis should demonstrate the following
learning objectives:
Ability to recognize themes and connections across genres of
literature
Ability to think critically and analyze
Ability to use analysis to form an interpretation
Ability to integrate and synthesize sources
Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant,
credible, and detailed support
Ability to research and identify academic sources
Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote
Ability to cite correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
Process of Completion
Choose an organizing idea and select four works to explore and
that exemplify your concept.
Carefully Reread or review the stories, poems, or essays you
will use and make notes and annotations.
Then read over this assignment carefully before beginning!
Complete the proposal and outline as assigned in the Unit
Assignments
For more information and help with close readings visit Purdue
OWL
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/616/01/
Draw connections between each work to show how they are
similar and how they support your central thesis and claim. Is a
similar technique used, for example appropriation?
Come up with a thesis that represents your theme and claim. See
Purdue OWL’s link on literary analysis thesis statements for
more help
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/616/02/
Remember that a thesis is not a question, your personal
opinion, your personal belief (like religion), or a fact (like a
summary of the action/plot).
Create an outline to help organize your ideas. See the handout
in English Corner Handouts “Creating an Outline” for more
help.
Pick out the quotes or sections of the works that you want to use
in your essay. See handouts on eCampus for more help with
integrating your quotes and sources.
Write your rough draft using the Tell, Show, Share Method of
paragraph development. See handout on “The Tell, Show, Share
Method” in Handouts for more help.
You may request tutoring assistance through the English Corner
in revising or expanding your ideas.
Participate in your small group peer reviews by posting your
draft and peer feedback. Review carefully your peers’ comments
and your instructor’s.
Edit and revise your essays based on the feedback you receive.
Reread your essay one last time, perhaps out loud, and make
any final edits or changes before turning in your final!
Plagiarism
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism includes failing to
cite a direct quote with quotation marks and an in-text citation,
borrowing someone else's work without a correct citation, bad
paraphrasing (Safe Assign will not identify a good or fair
paraphrase), purchasing a paper, having someone else write
your essay, or turning in the same paper to two different
classes. Any paper with plagiarism, even accidental (
I forgot to cite that!
), will receive a zero as a final grade. The best way to avoid
plagiarism is to cite correctly. See both MLA citation PPTs on
eCampus or visit Purdue OWL for more help
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

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This assignment requires students to further research one of the top.docx

  • 1. This assignment requires students to further research one of the topics covered during the semester and write an essay arguing a particular interpretation of the literature surrounding that issue and social movement. Please see the attached document for details and guidelines on this assignment. American Protest Literature - Literary Analysis Argument Essay Assignment Description Whether it looks backward in order to move America forward, builds connections across movements, demands empathy from readers, transforms its creators, crafts a politics of form, appropriates the master’s tools, or makes words into weapons, American protest literature tries to remake “a world beautiful,” as London puts it. The protest cycle beats on, boats against the current. – Zoe Trodd xxviii Trodd’s anthology American Protest Literature sets a variety of texts and protest art forms in conversation with each other. She describes these as falling into several “politics” for change. These are: The Politics of Connection The Politics of Form The Politics of Appropriation The Politics of Memory
  • 2. For this project, you will write a four-to-five-page essay that analyzes and interprets four works and finds a unifying theme among them. You may use writings from the textbook itself (whether they were among the selected course readings or not) or you may explore other outside texts provided they are published sources that were written or created as a part of the social movements studied in the course. You will need at least five total sources of outside research for your essay documented in your Works Cited page. You may do this assignment one of two ways: You may choose a social movement and describe how each of the four works you select contributes to the movement using the “politics” Zoe Trodd explains in her introduction to the text. How does each depict aspects of the movement and what strategies, tactics, or techniques does it use to influence the movement for change? Analyze and interpret each work using key quotes, paraphrases, and summaries as you compare it to the other works and how each contributes to the literature of protest within that movement. Choose at least four pieces of protest literature from the entire range of movements in the course, or you may introduce texts you have researched that also contributed to these historical social movements. Find a unifying “politic” or strategy (for example: politics of memory or form) for all of them and discuss how that strategy or tactic uniquely contributed to the individual movements for which they were created. How does their unifying technique contribute to the body of protest literature that brought social change? Analyze and interpret
  • 3. each work using key quotes, paraphrases, and summaries as you compare it to the other works and how each contributes to the literature of protest within that movement. Your work is to interpret the works to find unifying themes or tactics among them and then argue for their unique contribution to their related social movement. Do not focus too much on summarizing; instead, interpret and explain to your reader how the strategies are expressed in the work and how the works intersect with one another. Bring Trodd’s “politics” to the surface through your interpretation of each work. Use textual evidence to back up your analysis and support your thesis statement. However, don’t list an entire stanza or paragraph and then explain its meaning. Instead, break down large chunks of text into small pieces and explain what the words mean in relation to your claim. Compare words, actions, or ideas from each work to the other to illuminate how they connect and promote the movement or movements you choose throughout. Look for patterns or symbols to help you decide on an interpretation. Also, consider language or context. For help with ways to begin your analysis, see the handouts on eCampus entitled “How to Analyze Poetry and Songs” and “Ten Tips for a Successful Literary Analysis.” When writing, focus on the TELL, SHOW, SHARE method for paragraph development. First, TELL the reader what your argument is, your thesis or topic sentences. Then, SHOW the reader your evidence. Evidence begins with text from the works; it might also include the author’s biography or historical context. Finally, SHARE and explain what it means. Share something significant about your findings. Explain the “So what? Who cares?” aspect of the section you are writing about.
  • 4. How does it relate to the larger social movement and to the “politics” Trodd suggests thrive in protest literature? Why does it matter? Minimum Requirements Length: Four-to-five pages, 1,200-1,500 words, not including the Works Cited page. Style: Essay needs to conform to MLA standards, including double spacing in Times New Roman font, and must include a Works Cited page with correct in-text (parenthetical) citations for all quotes, paraphrases, and/or summaries. Sources: 5 (five) sources minimum. Works may be from our readings and credible academic outside sources. IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, YOU CANNOT EARN HIGHER THAN A 60%. Due Dates First Draft/Peer Review One: One typed working draft to your small group - see syllabus for dates Final Draft: Submitted through Safe Assign on eCampus by 11:59 PM - see syllabus for dates Purpose and Learning Objectives
  • 5. The purpose of this assignment is to bring everything we have worked on over the course of the semester together. These skills you will use in your college career and into your chosen jobs. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express these in this assignment. Your literary analysis should demonstrate the following learning objectives: Ability to recognize themes and connections across genres of literature Ability to think critically and analyze Ability to use analysis to form an interpretation Ability to integrate and synthesize sources Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support Ability to research and identify academic sources Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote Ability to cite correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism Process of Completion Choose an organizing idea and select four works to explore and that exemplify your concept. Carefully Reread or review the stories, poems, or essays you
  • 6. will use and make notes and annotations. Then read over this assignment carefully before beginning! Complete the proposal and outline as assigned in the Unit Assignments For more information and help with close readings visit Purdue OWL https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/616/01/ Draw connections between each work to show how they are similar and how they support your central thesis and claim. Is a similar technique used, for example appropriation? Come up with a thesis that represents your theme and claim. See Purdue OWL’s link on literary analysis thesis statements for more help https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/616/02/ Remember that a thesis is not a question, your personal opinion, your personal belief (like religion), or a fact (like a summary of the action/plot). Create an outline to help organize your ideas. See the handout in English Corner Handouts “Creating an Outline” for more help. Pick out the quotes or sections of the works that you want to use in your essay. See handouts on eCampus for more help with integrating your quotes and sources. Write your rough draft using the Tell, Show, Share Method of paragraph development. See handout on “The Tell, Show, Share Method” in Handouts for more help. You may request tutoring assistance through the English Corner in revising or expanding your ideas.
  • 7. Participate in your small group peer reviews by posting your draft and peer feedback. Review carefully your peers’ comments and your instructor’s. Edit and revise your essays based on the feedback you receive. Reread your essay one last time, perhaps out loud, and make any final edits or changes before turning in your final! Plagiarism Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism includes failing to cite a direct quote with quotation marks and an in-text citation, borrowing someone else's work without a correct citation, bad paraphrasing (Safe Assign will not identify a good or fair paraphrase), purchasing a paper, having someone else write your essay, or turning in the same paper to two different classes. Any paper with plagiarism, even accidental ( I forgot to cite that! ), will receive a zero as a final grade. The best way to avoid plagiarism is to cite correctly. See both MLA citation PPTs on eCampus or visit Purdue OWL for more help https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/