There are two full-length papers (4+ pages) due during term. These build upon work you have already done in your weekly responses and in your short analyses. I will post the assigments here as they come up during term. Note that you must use one or more of your analyses in each of your papers. I use the same 
grading rubric for both of the papers.
Assignment for Paper 1. Due on _____.
Assignment for Paper 2. Due on _____.
If you like, you may write a longer research paper (8+ pages) instead of the two shorter papers. If you choose this option, it will be worth, logically, twice as much towards your final grade (120 points). Here is the grading rubric--which only differs from the shorter papers by doubling points for each section. You may NOT change your mind after that point. Here is the timetable:
- Meet with me to discuss the possibility of a final, larger project and the feasibility of your topic before 6th week (the week the 2nd analysis is due).
- Notify me of your intentions in writing with this form before by _____. If you don't, I'll assume you are writing the two shorter papers. You may not change your mind after this point.
- Complete and turn in a Prospectus of the project by _____. This is worth 10 points of the total paper grade.
- Meet with me at least once during November, with a draft of at least 5 pages, to discuss progress.
- Hand it your final draft on _____, the same day as the rest of the 2nd papers.
Format: Papers should be formatted in MLA Style, typed in a professional font (11 to 12 point, Times New Roman), and have 1" margins all the way around. MLA Style, which applies to both layout and documentation, is described in your writing handbook, and we have reviewed it in class. For a refresher, read this on how to quote! Not following this style will adversely affect your grade. The page-length requirement is not arbitrary, and not following it will hurt your grade: one goal of this course is to be able to coherently manage this much information.