There are two of these due during term. These can build on your responses. Most importantly, however, they build towards your analysis papers. Work out ideas here which you can use! This page gives an overview of what I expect from these papers, and will contain links to the specific assignments themselves. I will post them here as 
.pdf files as the assigments come up during term.
What is the difference between these and the analyses? Here you are reaching outside of the course. You will develop an idea in the first part of hte paper (label it "Part 1"); then, in Part 2, you will connect this brief interpretation to two other concepts which arise in your experience outside of the course.
What to avoid? SAY NOTHING which your evidence does not directly support! See the grading rubrics for precise info. on grading; they all look at the same criteria, with slight wording changes from assignment to assignment.
Connection Paper No. 1: Using non-fiction; due in class on ____. Grading rubric.
Connection Paper No. 2: Using fiction; due in class on ____. Grading rubric.
Format: These should be a minimum of 2 pages, 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. Note the paper length requirement: writing too short an analysis will also hurt your grade: one goal of this course is to develop and manage this much information.