Poetry Analysis Argument Research Paper Assignment Sh 112851
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For this essay, you will focus on one poem and its poet, which must be a poem assigned in this class. The paper should be 4-5 pages long (not including Works Cited), with 4-5 sources, including the primary poem and biographical information about the poet, plus secondary scholarly sources. The first two pages will analyze the poet's life, selecting a specific aspect such as relationships, education, family, childhood, vices, or thematic connections to the poem, incorporating details from your textbook and at least two research sources. This section must be accurate, cohesive, detailed, and focused, with supported conclusions about the author. The introduction should state the poet's full name and the poem title, refer to the author by last name thereafter, and end with a debatable thesis statement, which must be underlined.
The second section, covering at least three pages, will provide a thematic analysis of the poem. You will argue your interpretive angle, supporting it with literary analysis, using appropriate terminology and citing research sources to bolster your claims. Your thesis statement, underlined at the end of your introduction, will guide your argument. Organize the body paragraphs by literary element or section of the poem, with quotes from the poem and research seamlessly integrated and formatted in MLA style. All sources must be listed on the Works Cited page and cited in the text; at least four credible sources are required, including the primary poem, a biography, and two scholarly secondary sources, preferably from databases or print sources. Avoid Wikipedia, SparkNotes, or similar sites.
Ensure proper MLA format throughout; every source cited in the text must appear on the Works Cited page, and all in-text citations should include page numbers when applicable. Use a balanced mix of quotations and paraphrases, and credit all borrowed information to avoid plagiarism. Avoid overly broad or superficial coverage of the poem; focus on one or two literary elements to develop a clear, well-supported interpretation. Summarize minimally, assuming the reader has read the poem. Use first person ("I" or "we") only if appropriate to your tone. The thesis must be underlined, and the entire paper should be carefully proofread and edited.