Each paragraph, then, should be centered on a particular point; it should develop a topic sentence at the start of the paragraph. Make the point, describe the particular textual elements that relate to the point, support the point with quotation, paraphrase the quote in your own words, summarize the point or reference it to some other important element in the text. Also, the essay should discuss how the literary elements achieve the author(s) purpose(s).
Analyze the significance of the textual details and their interrelationships. What inferences should the reader draw in the sentence? What does this paragraph really mean? How does a chapter relate to what happens next? To the end of the story? To the beginning?
In summation, I’m looking for:
• A thoughtful analysis of particular textual details demonstrated by an interesting and focused thesis, well-supported throughout the essay by clear topic sentences, thesis reminders, and fully developed paragraphs.
• A well-organized essay that presents a logical sequence of points.
• A sound introduction which attracts the reader’s interest and end with a thesis appropriate to the size of the essay; a sound conclusion that does not mechanically repeat all the major points of the essay, but rather centers on your most crucial, most interesting, last major point.
Somehow, again, refer to the thesis, but do not necessarily repeat it mechanically following word by word your introduction.
• Page references cited parenthetically in the text.
• Full documentation of all sources on a worcixks cited or bibliography page.
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