Project

The time has come to submit your final and complete Modern World Literature project. As a reminder, the requirements for this paper are listed below. You will compare and contrast two literary works (from two different writers) from the course that share the same theme. Segregation: A Global History of Divided cities The color of Law: A forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America

1. 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.

1. Follow APA format for the paper and for citing your sources. APA guidelines are available through the Online Library.

2. Proper mechanics (clear, concise, and complete sentences and paragraphs), proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

3. Four to five sources for the paper from your research. For assistance on researching in the library, see the Resources tab. Internet resources should be from credible sources.

4. 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.

Criteria	Points
Chose two literary works (from two different writers) that share the same theme. Writes a proper introduction with a succinct thesis statement.	15
First section of paper provides supporting details and examples of contributions of subjects, focusing on similarities and/or differences.	15
Second section of paper provides supporting details and examples of contributions of subjects, focusing on similarities and/or differences.	15
Third section of paper provides supporting details and examples of contributions of subjects, focusing on similarities and/or differences.	15
Paper has an ending that adequately concludes the piece.	15
Paper is free or virtually free of grammatical, mechanical, and spelling errors.	5
Paper meets minimum length requirement. (4-5 pages)	5
Paper meets APA requirements (font, margins, etc.) with proper in-text citations within the paper.	5
Cover page includes listed items from guidelines.	5
Separate reference page that has a minimum of four sources listed.