Hibbard/English
WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE
Pointers and Pointers
Normal Pointers:
Your papers needs to be typed (double-spaced with acceptable margins). Embrace
pertinent info (your identify, the course, and date) within the prime left-hand nook of the
first web page. Insert a header so your identify and web page quantity seem on all subsequent
pages.
College students all the time ask (as nicely they need to!) about size necessities for papers.
As famous within the syllabus, these analytical/interpretive papers needs to be round l000-1200
phrases in size (Four-5 pages). Keep in mind, nonetheless, that I’m extra eager about WHAT
you write and the way nicely you categorical your self than in a exact phrase rely. I anticipate you
to develop your concepts sufficiently and canopy the subject you select adequately.
Standards for Analysis:
Surprisingly sufficient, we as readers are inclined to agree about what makes for good
writing. We usually worth and anticipate readability, sturdy content material and Assessment, coherence
and logical group, acceptable integration of sources, appropriate and efficient use of
language (good grammar and magnificence), and mechanical precision (spelling, punctuation and
the like). These are the chief parts I’ll think about as I consider your written work.
Some Pointers:
1. Select a subject that responds to your pursuits and passions. We write finest
about issues we care about.
2. After getting chosen a subject, do a little bit of brainstorming. It might be useful to
comb by means of the items of literature you might be writing about along with your matter in
thoughts, jotting down concepts, examples or particular quotes.
three. Formulate a transparent thesis or controlling concept to your paper. Typically your thesis
will seem within the first paragraph. In any case, we actually ought to have the ability to
discern shortly what your matter is and what angle you’ll be taking.
Four. Guarantee that paragraphs comply with each other logically and that you just assemble
transitions between your main factors.
5. Help your assertions with acceptable examples from the textual content. It’s not
sufficient merely to make a declare with out bringing in proof. Consider your self as
your reader’s information!
6. Put aside sufficient time to revise and proofread. The great author learns to
establish tough factors in his or her personal prose and rework the language till it
has simply the best really feel and ring to it. As you reread your work, make sure that each
sentence is grammatically appropriate. Seek the advice of a handbook if you’re unsure
about specific grammatical guidelines. It’s also typically useful to have a trusted
pal/editor learn over and make feedback in your paper earlier than you flip it in.
In the event you end a draft early sufficient (which needs to be your goal!), you would make
an appointment with a tutor within the Writing Middle (within the library) who will learn
by means of your paper and give you suggestions.
7. Correctly cite and attribute sources, consulting your MLA Handbook when you
have questions or want fashions.
eight. Work at creating your personal private voice and writing model.
9. In the event you get caught at any level, pause for a second and chill out. Seize a cup of
espresso. Go for a stroll. Name a pal to speak in regards to the concern (or one thing else,
simply to get your thoughts off the problem). Learn by means of what you’ve gotten written to this point,
modifying and considering of what prospects you created for your self.
10. Pay specific consideration to the methods you start and finish your papers. Beginnings
ought to seize our consideration. Endings ought to present some form of closure.
11. Lastly, sooner or later earlier than you flip your paper in, GIVE IT A TITLE! Can
we think about a guide with no title, or an individual with no identify? The title is the
very first thing we see. It units the temper, generates curiosity, and established
expectations.
12. Simply keep in mind: If YOU don’t show curiosity in what you write, how can
you anticipate your reader to have an interest?!
13. Perfect needs as you proceed your growth as a author.
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