Proposals
and Final Papers for 3703 Literary Nonfiction
Winter
2008
Proposals: |
January 23th |
10% |
Final
paper: |
March 26 (approx. 3000 wds) |
25% |
Paper
can be either an academic essay or a non-fiction essay. Either
must be supported by substantial research.
Non-fiction
submissions must be accompanied by a two page explanation of authorial
intent.
Proposals
should establish the following:
- Subject.
What is your topic?—not your thesis. A focused topic will
lead to a focused paper.
- Your
interest. Explain your interest in your topic. Chances are that if
you are not keenly interested the paper will fall flat.
- Thesis.
What is the thesis or purpose of the paper? What are you arguing
- Evidence.
How will you do the research? What are your primary and secondary
sources?
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Approach. How will you organize your information? What will be your
style? How will the organization and style support your thesis? (Remember
all our style as argument discussions.)
- Intended audience. Try to imagine that your writing will be read by
a wide audience (if it's good enough, it might be). Who is that audience?
How will you tailor your writing for that audience?
- Works
Cited. Non-fiction pieces must also include a list of primary and
secondary sources in the final draft, even if these sources are not
cited in the body of the text. For academic papers, only MLA citation
form will be accepted.
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