Short Paper #1

As you know, your first short paper is due on Oct 17. Papers are due from all students enrolled for credit.

Your paper should:

• Have a clear thesis statement.
• Draw on textual evidence from at least two of our readings.
• Be about 500-750 words.

A few more tips:

• Your paper may be a personal reflective paper or a more traditional essay, depending on which genre suits your topic and your comfort level.
• You are invited to use one of your blog posts as a launchpad, but if you have a different idea you are hankering to explore, that is also acceptable
• If you are feeling stuck, are not sure what to do, or want to do some brainstorming, please email me or talk to me on gchat.  It’s best to ask for this sort of help at least 72 hours before the assignment is due.

Turn your paper in by 6pm on October 17 using the electronic submission form on this site.