Literary Research Instructions

Hi, folks --

Happy Vacation! As you're cozy and home this winter break, make sure you read your research paper book not once, but TWICE. On your very first reading, I'd like you to fill out the accompanying PRE-READING sheet (on my website under literary research). Then, once you've finished the book, you can begin/finish your READING NOTES (also on my website.) The preliminary sheet is due the Monday after break, and the reading notes are due the Tuesday after break. I may give you that Monday in the lab to work on those, but I'm asking for four pages of analysis and reflection. I'd start this over break. Be sure you look at the assignment sheet before you read so you have a sense of purpose in mind.

I also strongly, strongly, strongly recommend that you purchase your book. Then write, write, write [in the book] as you read. On your first read, I'd ask questions and make connections; on my second read, I'd start to delve deeper into potential answers to those questions and provide analysis.

Finally, please post your final book selection (which was approved by me) as a comment on this post. I will have access to email for the first week of break, so feel free to email with questions, okay?

Enjoy! Relax! Read!