BULLET IN THE BRAIN
Declare a theme or themes for any story we read (OR a story of your own choice from the readings on LINE) Select an element or two of fiction and determine how the author succeeds in successfully delivering the message of the work through the use of these elements. Include in-text citations for any direct quotes, paraphrases, or specific details you use as evidence to support your ideas (remember, in-text citations MUST include the author’s last name and the page number in parenthesis. EXAMPLE: (Updike 69), (Baxter 139). For help see: 1252-1258. 10 Include a conclusion that answers the question, “so what”? In other words, it should offer a walk away for your reader that clearly solidifies your thesis statement. Don’t just cut and paste. 11. REMEMBER: IN TEXT CITATIONS are required (at least 2) in each body paragraph. They are the evidence that backs up your position. Single words from the text do not qualify as an ″in text″ citation. Remember that in text citations should be integrated into your prose-not plopped in. A citation over 4 lines MUST be blocked—and must also be integrated into the argument. Declare a theme or themes for any story we read (OR a story of your own choice from the readings on LINE) [unique_solution]Select an element or two of fiction and determine how the author succeeds in successfully delivering the message of the work through the use of these elements. Include in-text citations for any direct quotes, paraphrases, or specific details you use as evidence to support your ideas (remember, in-text citations MUST include the author’s last name and the page number in parenthesis. EXAMPLE: (Updike 69), (Baxter 139). For help see: 1252-1258. 10 Include a conclusion that answers the question, “so what”? In other words, it should offer a walk away for your reader that clearly solidifies your thesis statement. Don’t just cut and paste. 11. REMEMBER: IN TEXT CITATIONS are required (at least 2) in each body paragraph. They are the evidence that backs up your position. Single words from the text do not qualify as an ″in text″ citation. Remember that in text citations should be integrated into your prose-not plopped in. A citation over 4 lines MUST be blocked—and must also be integrated into the argument.