Short Literary Analysis Essay (25% of total course grade)
In at least 2000 words and in MLA style, students must present or argue for a compelling, substantive interpretation of one or more primary literary texts relevant to the course content. Essays must include direct interaction with at least one primary source and at least three print scholarly/academic secondary sources.
In at least 2000 words and in MLA style, students must present or argue for a compelling, substantive interpretation of one or more primary literary texts relevant to the course content. Essays must include direct interaction with at least one primary source and at least four print scholarly/academic secondary sources
Students will present evidence of Writing Center review on their final Literary Analysis Essays.
More information about the Writing Services: https://www.lbc.edu/academics/ally-center-resources/#writing
According to the Library of Congress
"Primary Sources are the raw materials of history, original documents and objects which were created at the time."
"Secondary sources are accounts or interpretations of events created by someone without firsthand experience."
"Tertiary sources present summaries or condensed versions of materials, usually with references back to the primary and/or secondary sources."
| Common Examples of Primary Sources | Common Examples of Secondary Sources | Common Examples of Tertiary Sources |
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personal narratives documents speeches memoirs diaries interviews oral history letters |
Biographies Monographs Journal Articles Dissertations/Theses Essays Encyclopedia articles |
Dictionaries/encyclopedias Almanacs Fact books Bibliographies Directories Guidebooks Manuals Handbooks Textbooks Indexing and abstracting sources Atlas |