Research Paper Guidelines
ª Choose own author (you may choose an author we studied in class, or choose your own author)
ª Choose 3-5 short stories (must be approved by professor) that have not been read/discussed in class
ª Minimum of 2,100 words (about six pages); maximum of 3,500 words (about 10 pages)
ª No less than five (5) sources (this does not include Internet sites)
ª 10% of paper: biographical snapshot of author, including a brief psychological analysis
ª 80% of paper: brief (1-2 paragraphs at most) summary of each short story, followed by an analysis within the chosen criticism(s)
ª Direct quotes from the literature and any primary or secondary source(s) should not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total paper.
ª Papers that do not meet the guidelines for submission will be returned to the student score of zero (0) points.
ª Research paper due dates are:
ª Wednesday, March 31, 2010: Class discussion of literary research paper.
ª Wednesday, April 7. 2010 @ 8:00 AM: Author’s name/literary titles due (incomplete, late or no submission will result in a penalty of 20 points).
ª Wednesday, April 14, 2010: Thesis/outline/primary sources due (incomplete, late or no submission will result in a penalty of 20 points).
ª Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 8:00 AM: First draft due (incomplete, late or no submission will result in a penalty of 100 points).
ª Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 6:00 AM (Final Exam): Research paper due (incomplete, late or no submission will result in a penalty of 200 points).
ª Research papers are due on or before Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 6:00 AM, and should be submitted electronically to english102wcc@gmail.com.
Upper left-hand corner, single-spaced:
FIRST AND LAST NAME
May 10, 2010
Professor Melinda Roberts
Comp & Lit I: Spring 2010
Centered Title (all caps and bolded):
RESEARCH PAPER: NAME OF AUTHOR
Submission of Research Paper:
ª Cut and paste your research paper into the e-mail (research papers sent as an attachment to the e-mail will not be accepted.)
ª Put your first name, last name and RESEARCH PAPER: NAME OF AUTHOR as the subject of the e-mail.
ª Research papers are due on or before 6:00 AM on Monday, May 10, 2010.
ª You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your research paper within 24 hours. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours, locate the original e-mail in your "sent" folder and resend it.
ª It is strongly suggested that you submit your research paper well in advance of the deadline to avoid computer and/or Internet-related technical snafus.
