Examples Of Mla Format For Ma

Submitted By Heather-Croy
Words: 1610
Pages: 7
Open Document
Essay 1: Poetry
1. Essay should be approximately 2 1/2 - 3 double spaced pages, 700 – 800 words.

2. Follow MLA format for essays. There are links to both the rules for MLA and sample essays in MLA format in the First Essay folder on the course homepage. (Note: Unfortunately, the sample essays in the textbook do NOT follow MLA format as far as having a proper heading. Again, use the samples found in the Essay 1 folder.)

3. Be sure to have a clear thesis at the end of your introduction. You will prove this thesis in the body of the essay. (Review the handout "1302 Overview of the Essay and Rules for the Thesis" in Module 2 for more information on thesis statements. One key point I would like to emphasize is that the thesis should not "announce"; it should not have phrases like "In this essay I will prove..." or "We will examine such and such... .")

4. Do not use any outside/secondary sources. (But, if for whatever reason an outside source IS used, you must properly cite that source in the body of the paper AND provide a correct list of Works Cited.)

5. You do need to use brief, relevant quotes from the poems to support your points.

6. Avoid using first person “I” and second person “you.” (You may use first person plural “we” to refer to the audience or the readers.)

7. Since this is the first paper and no secondary sources are to be used (and since we have not had time to cover format and other related issues) you do not need a Works Cited for this paper. (See item #4 for the exception to this.)

8. The final essay will be turned in directly to Turnitin.com by the due date. (For more information on Turnitin.com, please see the Turnitin Instructions in the Essay folder.)

Select ONLY ONE of the following topics. For each topic, you are to select 2 poems for discussion, so each of these is essentially a comparison/contrast topic. These poems are connected by the central theme of the chapter in which they are found, so they almost by default have some essential point of comparison. Use the questions I provide with each topic to generate ideas. You should also look to the questions that follow each of your poems in the textbook for additional ideas. Finally, you might also look to the questions at the end of the chapter. Reminder: This is not a research assignment. Avoid the temptation to “just get some ideas” via Google.

Again, all of the topics below are suggestions to get you writing. The key to this topic (and all of the topics) is that you select two poems from the same section and come up with a thesis to guide your writing. I don't particularly need you to answer any or all of the specific questions/points I bring up. You might also look to the questions that follow each poem for additional ideas.

When I grade this essay, I will look for:

A strong, clear thesis. This thesis will be at the end of the introduction. An introduction paragraph that introduces both poem titles and authors as well as the central issues of the paper. This introduction paragraph should end with the thesis. A good balance in the comparison/discussion of both poems. Good use of quotes from/specific references to the poems. Logical paragraphing. Each paragraph should have a unique issue as its focus. Each of these "issues" should, of course, be related to the thesis.

I discuss each essay assignment in detail in the Module Notes and Comments found in each module. Be sure to review these.

The topics:

1. Select two poems (sonnets) from the section of the book, "Album: The Sonnet" (p. 889-901) and use these as the basis for a comparative essay. You might start by considering how the ideas and themes in each poem are either enhanced or detracted by the seemingly constrictive requirements of the sonnet in terms of structure and form. Does one poem seem to "work" with the form better than the other? Why? The following are some specific ideas that you might use (at least as a starting
Show More

Related Documents: Examples Of Mla Format For Ma

Essay on 1 1

deaths. Obviously, humans like to imitate biology of other species to make lives easier and more convenient than before. One of the famous psychologists, Susan Blackmore, analyzes why humans like to imitate other things, such as animals, memes, in her essay titled “Strange Creatures”. Blackmore suggests that imitation makes humans different from other species. Then, she introduces a related word, meme that anything is passed on by people, a word, a behavior, an idea and so on. Some characteristics of…

Words 795 - Pages 4

chapter 1 essay 1

Tyra Garrett Psy 2012 Prof. Smith February 5, 2015 Essay 1 Chapter 1 The seven major perspectives are biological, behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, and evolutionary and last sociocultural. They all allow psychologist to understand behavior and mental processes. Biological approach is where phycologist focus on the brain and the nervous system basically the body. The behavioral approach focuses on observing behavior. The psychodynamic approach emphasizes on unconscious thought…

Words 451 - Pages 2

Essay 1

Ian Munroe Savannah State University Essay 1: Job Satisfaction Ian Munroe Dr. Jun Wu MGNT 3300 8 February 2015 Essay 1: Job Satisfaction As a manager it is essential to understand what makes and keeps employees satisfied with their jobs. A stable work environment where employees feel that their work is meaningful and important is vital for an organization to run at maximum efficiency. Researchers have compiled an extensive amount of data that explains the causes of job satisfaction…

Words 1120 - Pages 5

Of The 1% Essay

Jasmine Allen Nov. 4, 2014 ENC 1101 In class essay 1 Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1% Stiglitz begins by noting that 25 years ago the richest, 1%, of Americans had 33% of the nations wealth. It took 12% of its yearly income, whereas the corresponding figures today are 40% and almost 25%. He offers reasons to trust that nor will those outcomes for this project of massine upwards redistribution about money. More riches beheld will additionally make increased. The american democracy has become a sham…

Words 498 - Pages 2

Essay 1

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) If you accept this Statement it will open your eyes to the discovery of the God that we truly serve today. The society of the world that we live in today may not understand who God really is. Many fear him because of lack of understanding, some due to their sinful nature, and some who just do not believe he even exist. The God that created all in the beginning is the same God that is alive and being served today all around…

Words 885 - Pages 4

Principles 1 Chapter 1 1 Essay

assignments on-time. Decide this evening what your goal is for this course. Make your goal very specific and devise a plan for achieving that goal. Please be prepared to work and to study REGULARLY. Dr. Ziska Chapter 1 Life: Chemical, Cellular and Evolutionary Foundations CHAPTER 1 OUTLINE/CORE CONCEPTS 1.1 The Scientific Method The scientific method is a deliberate way of asking and answering questions about the natural world. 1.2 Chemical and Physical Principles Life works according to fundamental…

Words 3123 - Pages 13

Essay 1

1.6 Essay Question Exhibit 6 displays four enablers serves as a support for many firms to development of progressive strategies and approaches. It also serves as a support to attain supply chain, purchasing, and organizational objectives. These four pillars also connects with the organization’s requirements and philosophy. Exhibit 1.6 contains 3 sections; Part 1. Business Requirements and Guiding Philosophies Part 2. Four Pillars Part 3 Proative Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Strategies…

Words 2156 - Pages 9

ACC500Sept2014Syllabus 1 1 Essay

all courses at SNHU; excessive absences may result in failure or withdrawal from courses. More than three absences may be excessive. ACC500 Managerial Accounting Course Outline 9/2/14 Managerial Accounting & The Business Organization Chapter 1 Understanding Corporate Annual Reports Chapter 16 9/9/14 Understanding Corporate Annual Reports Chapter 16 Analysis of Financial Statements Chapter 17 p 724 through EOC 9/16/14 Introduction to Cost Behavior & Cost Volume Relationships Chapter…

Words 970 - Pages 4

essay 1 draft 1

Alan Xie Prof Anna Striedter Grammar 28 November 3, 13 Midterm (revision) We lived in a modern-perfect world that the racialism, the discrimination and most of other historical conflicts, which impeded the development of human society, had been solved. Today, people won’t treat you differently from others because of your skin or gender. The society seems becoming more and more ideal. However, nowadays it seems like it is harder for people to get outstanding accomplishment. Cause you were not…

Words 679 - Pages 3

Essay about 1 1

Eng. 1320 lab 1.1 6/17/15 A concept map presents the relationships among a set of connected concepts and ideas. It is a tangible way to display how your mind sees a particular topic. By constructing a concept map, you reflect on what you know and what you don’t know. In a concept map the concepts, usually represented by single words enclosed…

Words 407 - Pages 2