it only says 700-1000 words for essay
does not say wordlist for outline
outline is due today
the topics:
1) Argue what defines SF as a genre by drawing on at least two critical articles we’ve studied so far and illustrate your thesis by analyzing at least one fictional text from our readings (which may include the Star Trek episodes).
2) Discuss the “significant enough accumulation of change” (Gunn) in two works we’ve studied and analyze the cognitive purpose that this change serves.
3) Does all SF attempt to transcend binary thinking? Analyze how otherness is constructed in two texts we’ve read. Your analysis could consider the expression of “self vs. other” (ex: human vs. alien; human vs. cyborg; male vs. female; etc.)
Readings:
readings James Gunn- “Toward a Definition of SF”
Rabkin & Franklin- “Defining SF”
Atwood-“In other worlds”
Lecan’s Mirror Stage
Vint & Bould- “no such thing as SF”
READINGS: 1.James Gunn- “Toward a 2.Definition of SF”
3.Rabkin & Franklin- “Defining SF”
4.Atwood-“In other worlds”
5.Lecan’s Mirror Stage
6.Vint & Bould- “no such thing as SF”
Research Essay: Instructions & Topics
Your essay must include a minimum of two texts we’ve read so far which help you to establish and explicate your thesis.
The length of your essay must be ~750 words (no more than 1000 words)
Correct MLA or APA format is expected (including proper in-text-citation and work cited list)
TOPIC CHOICES ARE ON THE LAST SLIDE OF THE MIRROR STAGE PPP LESSON.
NOTE: Your essay proposal is due no later than June 15th by midnight
Your
Name:_____________________
Which essay topic would you like to explore: ___________________________________?
In 1-3 sentences, state your idea for the project (ex: I will consider the definitions of SF in text 1 & text 2 and apply those ideas to my own reading of “Bloodchild” (or “Arena” or “Helen O’Loy or a Star Trek episode).
Note: the above sentence in green is just a proposal or statement of intent. It is not yet an argument/ thesis.
This proposal is due ASAP and must be approved by me before you complete the outline.
The Essay 2 Outline TEMPLATE:
Possible Sources:
• Introduction Topic Sentence
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III. Body Paragraph Two:
Topic Sentence:
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IV. Body Paragraph Three:
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CONCLUSION:
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• In the conclusion, do not introduce any new information or supporting evidence.
NOW THAT YOU’VE COMPLETED YOUR OUTLINE, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Is your thesis a clear, argumentative statement?
Does every topic sentence in the outline support the thesis statement?
Do the details in your paragraphs support the paragraphs’ topic sentences?
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