The length: 1.The paper is to be between 6 – 8 pages double-spaced. (6 complete pages, not including works cited page) 2. The margins should be 1 inch on all sides and the font size should be 12 point. The Thesis: 1.The paper must assert an original, argumentative thesis based on the chosen story. 2. The thesis should state the purpose of the paper. 3. It should give the entire paper focus and direction. 4. It is best to have a preliminary thesis before research is begun. The Support: 1.Explain the relevance of each quotation or paraphrase to your argument. 2. Opposing arguments should be addressed and refuted where relevant. 3.Five sources must be cited. Each source should be at least two pages. 3.When possible, use the PDF version for printing so you can cite the actual page number. The sources must come from a college library or its databases or Google Scholar. 5. Each of the required sources is to be cited at least once in the paper. 6. Show an opposing view and then to explain why the view is not as valid as your assertion There must be a counter argument section of the paper. MLA format required, Works Cited page required. I will add an outline I made in order to give you a foundation, as well as two sources you must use in the paper, the other three sources are up to you and must be from the databases listed above. Thank you! Here are the sources: Each of these have a downloadable PDF that is free.
