Reference no: EM132577045 , Length: 750 Words

Assignment -

Topics - Here are the texts for pairing for the final paper:

1. Tim O'Brien, "The Things They Carried" (321) and Diane Thiel, "The Minefield" (425)

2. Emily Dickinson, "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" (577) and Sufi Legend, "Death Has an Appointment in Samarra" (7)

3. John Donne "Death Be Not Proud" (578) and Dylan Thomas, "Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night" (506)

4. Langston Hughes, "Theme for English B" (389), "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" (594), and "Harlem (Dream Deferred)" (594)

5. Gwendolyn Brooks, "We Real Cool" (482) and Natasha Trethewey, "White Lies" (385)

Writing Directions - Details

Introduction: To the point, gives a definite direction to the readers, and has a thesis (clear and succinctly put, provable, and conveys the overall purpose of the paper)

Body paragraphs:

Topic sentences are well written (pro tip: summarize what you have written in one paragraph at the beginning of the paragraph, if not while composing, then while revising)

Paragraphs dealt with one aspect (this feature would help you to write better topic sentences)

Use of transitions, no abrupt jumps from one idea to another in the middle of the discussion, every single point working together to prove your thesis

Organization of argument: Each point contributes specifically to the substantiation of your thesis (suggestion: outline your ideas so that you can establish an order of importance before you start to compose the paper)

Referencing: You must refer back to the text while proving your point; you simply cannot do without. Follow the cool technique known as I.C.E. i.e. Introduction, Cite, Explain. This means every mentioning of the text, be it paraphrasing, summarizing, or quoting, demands proper MLA citation. Be sure to introduce the quote, write the actual quote, and offer an explanation of the quote (to show how that said portion of the text supports your thesis)

Conclusion: A (transitional) signal, like in conclusion, etc. that you are wrapping up your discussion, summaries of all the points you made in your body paragraphs, reinstatement of your thesis, and recommendation for further studies.