Category: English and Literature

each point made should either build on or logically transition to the next point. You may choose to include or not include a counterargument in your essayit is up to you. With the exception of the concluding paragraph, points made should not be repeated or restated. Remember that your paper must include research from at least 3 sources, and one must be an academic journal! For this essay, Id like you to practice writing an essay that is highly formal in nature. As such, please avoid using I pronouns. Work to make sure your arguments and the facts supporting them take center stage, not your own personal opinions! The essay’s main points are allowing low-income students receive an education, get rid of student debt allowing economical stimulus and allows students follow their true passion. I’ve attached some sources that can be used. If theres a source you use that’s not I didn’t send just add it to the work cited

Into the Wild

Themes of Isolation, Minimalism, Alienation

3-5 pages

MLA FORMAT, IN-TEXT CITING, WORKS CITED

This is a literary analysis paper–please write in present tense using third person point of view. Be sure to have a thesis focusing on one main theme, aspect of Into the Wild.

Select a topic on one theme covered in IW. Create a thesis which provides a focus claim on one theme (i.e. the results of isolation in our society, the consequences of materialism–sample thesis: Our society has produced individuals who suffer from acute isolation and alienation resulting in dire consequences for all)

OVERVIEW THE AUTHOR’S MAIN POINTS. DETAIL POINTS LEADING UP TO MCCANDLESS’ DEMISE. IN ADDITION, ANALYZE AND DISCUSS HOW CHRIS MCCANDLESS IS A VICTIM OF SOCIETY.

USE APPROPRIATE LITERARY ANALYSIS FORMAT (THIRD PERSON OBJECTIVE POINT OF VIEW AND PRESENT VERB TENSE). INCLUDE AT LEAST 2 RELIABLE OUTSIDE SOURCES (including at least one scholarly journal source and not Wikipedia), NOT INCLUDING THE BOOK. BE SURE TO PARAPHRASE AND USE SOURCES CORRECTLY TO AVOID PLAGIARISM. PAPERS NOT FULFILLING A MINIMUM OF FOUR PAGES OF MEANINGFUL CONTENT WILL RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE.

PAPER WILL BE GRADED USING PREVIOUS RUBRIC CONSISTING OF EFFECTIVE FOCUS, DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZATION, AND STYLE AS WELL AS USE OF STANDARD WRITTEN ENGLISH.

Address the audience and explain the rhetorical situation (the context–what is going on right now in the world?)
Utilize all three persuasive appeals (logos-logical, pathos-emotional, and ethos-credibility)
Convey a persuasive tone through appropriate diction, imagery, figurative language, etc.
Consist of an introduction paragraph, 2-3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. Use this organizer to help.

In Citizen by Claudia Rankine, it is stated that “just getting along shouldn’t be an ambition” (Section III). Why not? What does this book argue about the social status quo in America today? Argue your answer and provide at least two examples from Citizen.

In 450-500 words, compose a short essay in response to one, and only one, of the three questions below.

Your answer must contain:

An introduction.
A clear thesis statement, which is an argument or opinion in response to the question.
Your thesis cannot simply be a fact no one could argue with. You may wish to place your thesis statement in your introduction.
Two examples from course materials offered in direct and clear proof of your thesis statement, with your analysis.
A conclusion.
You may structure your essay as you wish, but you might consider a 4 paragraph structure: (1) Intro para, (2) body paragraph with example, (3) another body paragraph with example, (4) conclusion.