5-page-minium-arguementative-essay-with-qep-annotated-bibliography

FORMAT: MLA (front page, endnotes, Works Cited), 12-pt., Arial or TNR, typed

In this essay, you will be able to argue on a topic of your choice.

Topic: Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper,”

This paper is both argument and analysis. There are at least 4 ways to approach it:

• Analysis and argument concerning one text
• Synthesis of two texts, at least one from the course readings
• Treatment of a theme/motif that appears in more than one text
• Analysis and argument concerning an author, e.g., the author’s mental condition, background and life, philosophy of life, etc.

The elements below are what I consider to be significant elements for an effective paper:

• Clear, identifiable thesis statement/essay map
• Effective opening which alerts the reader to what you intend to discuss, argue, illustrate, prove, etc.
• Body paragraphs which contain the following:
• A conclusion which does the following:
• Unity: it establishes a tight, single-minded path and progression of discussion so as not to confuse the reader about your intended argument, illustration, etc.
• Coherence: all parts work together for a whole that remains consistent and logical in its development.
• Understanding of grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling.

• Clear, effective, brief (no more than 2 sentences) topic sentence
• Your original voice, that is, creative and insightful thinking
• Support through citation, logical argument, and/or illustrative examples.

• Briefly revisits the highlights of the paper in the body paragraphs
• A “takeaway” that the reader can remember, for example, a call to action, something huge or impactful upon which the reader can meditate.

RESEARCH: The paper must have at least FIVE documented outside sources. These sources may include print books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and the Web. NOTE: no more than TWO Web sources; I like Wikipedia myself, but for academic purposes, it is not allowed here. Online databases include JStor, ProQuest, Ebsco, and Google databases.

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY: this assignment must include, at minimum, the following 3 items:

• Correct MLA citation of the source
• A brief summary of what the source is about, what it argues, illustrates, etc.
• Why it is important for your research.