Analysis Of Langston Hughes “The Negro Speaks Of Rivers” And Claude McKay “If We Must Die”
- Original research paper that is a minimum of 4-5 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 point, with a standard font of Times New Roman. In general, pages consist of:
Title Page – Captivating title, your name, title of the course, date.
Body – 4-5 pages in length. Follow this rough map (outline):
- Introduction – introduce works to be compared – (Remember you are comparing and contrasting the themes from two works of literature.) Bring focus to your study through thesis statement.
- First Point coming out of thesis statement
- Support #1 from research
- Support #2 from research
- Personal observation
- Etc.
- Second Point coming out of thesis statement
- Support #1 from research
- Support #2 from research
- Personal opinion
- Etc.
- Third Point (if needed) coming out of thesis statement
- Support #1 from research
- Support #2 from research
- Personal opinion
- Etc.
- Conclusion – Reiterate (do not simply restate) your thesis. Remember to mention both subjects here and close with a striking point.
References Cited page – in APA format.
- Proper mechanics (clear, concise, and complete sentences and paragraphs), proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Four to five sources for the paper from your research.
- Use statements and ideas that are your own writing and blend these in with your research. If you want to use actual words from a source, put them in quotation marks followed by an in-text citation showing that particular source.