EGL 102: Literary Analysis EssayPurpose: To write a Literary Analysis Essay on Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where are you going, Where have you been?”To analyze Oates’ use of a literary element To argue how Oates’ use of a literary element means something specificTo make a unique argumentLength: 8-10 typewritten pages plus a Works Cited pageOrganization: Introduction (opening statement, introduction of essay and author, background on author, summary of “Where are you going, Where have you been?” your thesis)Body paragraph(s) (Topic Sentences support Thesis; specific references to essay passages are made via quote, summary or paraphrase; when summarizing or paraphrasingfrom “Where are you going, Where have you been?” use present tense verbs; specific explanations of passages are made; outside sources are used; outside sources are analyzed; there is plenty of analysis and discussion; in-text citations are used correctly and effectively) Conclusion Format: MLA (Modern Language Association) This applies to:Heading: double spaced in upper left corner (no cover page)Pagination: (last name and page number in upper right hand corner)Title: (no bold, no larger font, no underline) Just Centered & Capitalized correctlyMargins: (1 inch), Font size (12), and Spacing (double-spaced throughout) NO EXTRA SPACING BETWEEN PARAGRAPHSIn text Citations: (see below)Works Cited Page: (see below)In Text Citations: To use in-text citations is to cite passages from “Where are you going…” To use in-text citations is to cite ideas/opinions/arguments from an outside articleIn-text citations require: author’s last name & para no. + quote, summary, or paraphraseExamples: Jones argues that Oates’ use of a music in the background is meant to symbolize the influence that music has on teens and how they perceive sex (para. 2). (summary + outside source)“Oates’ use of music in the background is meant to show the importance of rock music during this era” (Smith para. 13). (direct quote +outside source)“” (Cather para. 2). (direct quote + primary source)When Paul gets to New York City, he registers at a luxury hotel and then goes shopping. He goes to high end stores, buys expensive clothing, and doesn’t seem awkward at all. When he’s back at his hotel room, he orders flowers though it’s winter and he fingers the piano in his room. At last Paul seems to be right at home (Cather para. 18-22). (Paraphrase + primary source)In para. 22 of “Paul’s Case is a Mysterious One,” Jimenez argues that flowers are a recurrent theme throughout the story. The first time we see a flower is on Paul’s lapel when he is in the principal’s office. The next time is when he orders flowers while he as at the hotel. The final time is when Paul studies a flower moments before he throws himself before a train. (Paraphrase +Outside source)Works cited: Use EasyBib.com and signify MLA format Example for formatting on page: 534Due Dates: See online syllabusHow to hand in yourFinal Essay: From top to bottom:Final essayRevision exerciseRough draftPeer evaluation sheetYour thesis/outlineBrainstorming attempt*The Outside Articles you referred to in your essay**Your Copy of Paul’s Case with numbered
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