Paper assignment and information
Assignment: Choose 1 of the following 4 texts. How does this work of literature contribute to struggles for social and/or political justice?
-“Aguantando” by Junot Díaz
-“The Balek Scales” by Heinrich Böll
-“Patriotism” by Yukio Mishima
-“Mother’s Inheritance” by Fawziyya Abu-Khalid
Remember that your paper should treat the selected text as literature, and therefore should address literary techniques used by the author to further the message/meanings of the text. You should also describe the broader political/social context.
Due: Friday, November 16, 2018
Font: Times 12. One-inch margins.
Length and Format: minimum 3 pages, maximum 4 pages. Please provide a separate cover page and begin your analysis at the top of page 1. Please also include a “Works cited” page where you list your sources. Use the MLA format for citations (both parenthetical and works cited page).
Sources: You need to consult at least two scholarly sources pertaining to the topic, author or historical period in question. No internet sources will be accepted. Please use the following databases on ODU’s library’s website for articles:
1. JSTOR
2. MLA Bibliography
Writing assistance: There are several avenues of help:
1. The Writing Tutorial Service in at ODU.
2. Your professor. My office hours are MW 12-1 and by appointment. Please don’t hesitate to stop by for help!
3. Website: the OWL at Purdue
Grading: Your papers will be graded according to the following components, with 10 points allotted for each item:
1. thesis statement 6. sources and format
2. organization 7. evidence of thought
3. introduction 8. grammar
4. conclusion 9. Analysis (not plot summary)
5. length 10. Citations from the primary text