Description
For your dramatic exploration, you will choose one of the plays we have read in class and select a group of three quotes and write a paper.
Part One: Preparing your argument.
- Choose one of the plays from our current section.
o Trifles, Death of a Salesman, Fences, Notes from the Field, Mojada
- Select a group of three quotes associated with your chosen play.
- What connects these three quotes? Or what is a theme that connects all three of these quotes?
- Write out an argument for why each quote matters
Part Two: Supporting your argument.
- Find a minimum of one quote from an outside source that supports your thesis.
oLook for academic sources, journals, theatre related resources.
oGoogle Scholar is a great place to start this search.
?Avoid using any study guide or study support websites, blogs and Wikipedia! They are not acceptable sources and should be avoided completely.
Part Three:
You will use all three quotes in your paper. They can go in any order that best supports your thesis. Your outside source quote can go in any of the paragraphs.
Your paper should follow the following format:
oParagraph 1: Intro and thesis (bold your thesis).
oParagraph 2: Argument and Quote One
oParagraph 3: Argument and Quote Two
oParagraph 4: Argument and Quote Three
oParagraph 5: Conclusion
* Note you are not limited to just three quotes, you can use as many as you need to support your argument fully.
Section Four: Sources
- Using MLA formatting, cite any and all sources youve used.
oCite your play! (Available on Blackboard)
o And your outside sources.
- If you quote it, use it in any way, make sure you cite it!
- Utilize in-text citations.
Format
- Proper heading (first page only, upper left, do not double space this)
- Double spaced
- 12-point font, 1 margins
Make sure to either underline or italicize the title of the play.
- Header (starting on second page) right tabbed, Last name Page #.
- See Purdue Owl MLA Link for further formatting questions.
- Your paper should be between 2-3 pages, so be concise in your argument.
Final Thoughts
- Proofread (Remember 4 or more easily spotted errors will result in a loss 20 points).
- Be specific in your observations.
- Make it your own!
- Be interesting, unique, excited, angry, poetic… be yourself!
- Avoid any phrases such as I think or Could be it undermines your scholarly voice and casts doubt over the validity of your argument.
Submitting Your Paper
Once your paper is complete and you have thoroughly checked it for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors, you can upload your paper to Blackboard.
Readings:
1.Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18HwkncwROjqbbtfR_…
2. Fences by August Wilson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/135kFBzIaEUimJQmI3…
3. Notes from the Field: https://drive.google.com/file/d/130x-nFBimGhR7Qhsa…
4. Mojada by Luis Alfaro: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yGFR42aZpjqoQD8E7…
