Original research paper that is a minimum of 4-5 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 point, with a standard font of Times New Roman. In general, pages consist of:
Title Page – Captivating title, your name, title of the course, date.
Body – 4-5 pages in length. Follow this rough map (outline):
Introduction – introduce works to be compared – (Remember you are comparing and contrasting the themes from two works of literature.) Bring focus to your study through thesis statement.
First Point coming out of thesis statement
Support #1 from research
Support #2 from research
Personal observation
Etc.
Second Point coming out of thesis statement
Support #1 from research
Support #2 from research
Personal opinion
Etc.
Third Point (if needed) coming out of thesis statement
Support #1 from research
Support #2 from research
Personal opinion
Etc.
Conclusion – Reiterate (do not simply restate) your thesis. Remember to mention both subjects here and close with a striking point.
References Cited page – in APA format.
Proper mechanics (clear, concise, and complete sentences and paragraphs), proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Four to five sources for the paper from your research.
Use statements and ideas that are your own writing and blend these in with your research. If you want to use actual words from a source, put them in quotation marks followed by an in-text citation showing that particular source.


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