Your Assignment
Write an in-depth analysis essay of an assigned text in your textbook, the Norton Anthology of American Literature, 8th ed., Vol. 1. Choose an aspect of the text you want to analyze.
- Write your paper in 3rd person (ex. he, she, it, and they) in an academic tone.
- Carefully develop and organize your essay.
- Write at least 2,000 words and no more than 3,500. (The required word count varies by due date.)
- In addition to the original text, include at least three other reputable sources.
- Use MLA format, including in-text citations and a works cited page.
- Submit all paper elements to Dropbox.
Your Support Team
For tips and tricks to choose and narrow your topic, find reputable sources, and cite and format in MLA, ask a librarian (includes online chat, email, text, phone).
To make sure your essay is carefully developed, well-organized, and grammatically correct, visit the tutoring center or submit your paper to ascatutor@pstcc.edu (1-day turnaround Monday to Saturday).
For questions about the assignment and to confirm that your sources are acceptable, ask your instructor.
Paper Elements
- Paper proposal: In one-page, outline your topic choice, main ideas, and at least one potential source. Clarify how you intend to approach the topic, especially if you're planning to use a critical theory or include biographical information on the author. Your research and analysis doesn’t need to be complete, but give your instructor a sense of the paper’s direction and purpose.
- Rough draft: Write a complete draft of the paper, and your instructor will give you feedback to improve it.
- Final draft: Incorporate your instructor’s feedback to produce a final draft of the paper. Use MLA formatting, including in-text citations and a works cited page.
Deadlines
Option 1: 2,000-3,500 words
- Paper proposal: Friday, June 10 at 11:59pm
- Rough draft: Friday, June 17 at 11:59pm
- Final draft: Friday, June 24 at 11:59pm
Option 2: 2,250-3,500 words
- Paper proposal: Friday, June 17 at 11:59pm
- Rough draft: Friday, June 24 at 11:59pm
- Final draft: Friday, July 1 at 11:59pm
Option 3: 2,500-3,500 words
- Paper proposal: Friday, June 24 at 11:59pm
- Rough draft: Friday, July 1 at 11:59pm
- Final draft: Friday, July 8 at 11:59pm
Option 4: 2,750-3,500 words
- Paper proposal: Friday, July 1 at 11:59pm
- Rough draft: Friday, July 8 at 11:59pm
- Final draft: Friday, July 15 at 11:59pm
Option 5: 3,000-3,500 words
- Paper proposal: Friday, July 8 at 11:59pm
- Rough draft: Friday, July 15 at 11:59pm
- Final draft: Friday, July 22 at 11:59pm
