English 1302 - Major Essay 1 Vocabulary and Requirements
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Vocabulary and key guidelines extracted from Professor Starr's English 1302 prompt for Major Essay 1 on A. S. Byatt's 'The Thing in the Forest'.
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Analysis
Breaking a topic or concept down into its parts in order to inspect and understand it, and restructuring those parts in a way that makes sense, specifically answering why something happened rather than just summarizing plot events.
Thesis Statement
A specific statement located in the introduction paragraph that expresses a single focused issue for the entire essay.
Writing Conventions
The rules and mechanics of written language, including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, diction, and syntax.
Diction
Word choice.
Syntax
Sentence structure.
MLA Present Tense Rule
The MLA style requirement to use present tense verbs when referencing sources (e.g., using "states" instead of "stated").
Works Cited Page
A separate page required on a new sheet after the essay that lists only the sources actually cited or quoted within the essay.
Essay Word Count Requirement
750 words, measured from the title to the end of the conclusion paragraph, excluding the heading and Works Cited page.
Source and Quotation Requirements
The requirement to quote directly at least 3 times in the body paragraphs using at least 3 different sources, including the story itself, with no more than 1 source being a dictionary or encyclopedia.