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Modern
American Poet Research Paper: Sophomores ‘12
An important writing project for this year is
the research paper. This project will permit in depth exploration of a
modern American poet. Begin your search by examining your anthologies
and other poetry collections. Explore quality websites suggested by
Mrs. Fippin. The "Pickle" book also includes an interesting list of
American poets. Be sure to avoid British poets, and choose poets who
have lived in the twentieth century. Poets who write specifically for
children should also be avoided. Ultimately, you need to select a poet
whose work interests you. The poet's life ought to intrigue you as
well.
Choose ONE of the six directions for your
paper;
§
Explore consistent themes or symbolism in the poet's work.
§
Discuss historical or personal influences on the poet.
§
Examine the poet's use of language or contribution to poetry.
§
Discuss the poet's struggles as a writer.
§
Examine connections between the poet's life and work.
§
All directions involve analysis of at least one poem.
Your first task is to select a poet.
This requires some preliminary reading. Next, consider an angle of
interest that satisfies one of the above directions. The next step is
crucial; you must determine if sufficient information exists for a paper of
this length. Finally, you must develop and refine a thesis.
The finished paper must meet these
requirements:
§
Length of 4-8 pages
§
Typed, double-spaced, in size 12 Times New Roman.
§
Use of MLA standards for page setup, citation format, works cited,
etc.
§
A minimum of three sources cited in
the paper, including a combination of printed and electronic sources.
(*Include at least one print source; try to use a collection of the poet’s
works.)
§
ALL sources (books, print copies, etc.) will be turned with the first
draft.
§
Final draft is due ____________* (One week rule applies, as explained
by Mrs. Fippin.)
Check the schedule on the back of the paper
for tentative deadlines. We will proceed through this project one step
at a time. Keep in mind that we will continue reading and
accomplishing other tasks as we work on this paper.
Possible Poets:
Elizabeth Bishop
Nikki Giovanni
Carl Sandburg
Marianne Moore
Countee Cullen
Robinson Jeffers
Archibald MacLeish
Randall Jarrell
Maya Angelou
Claude McKay
e.e. cummings
Ezra Pound
Rita Dove
Anne Sexton
Theodore Roethke
Gwendolyn Brooks
Robert Hayden
Robert Lowell
Robert Frost
Langston Hughes
Elinor Wylie
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Hilda Doolittle
Amy Lowell
Marge Piercy
W.H. Auden
Richard Wilbur
William Stafford
Wallace Stevens
Arna Bontemps
Sylvia Plath
T.S. Eliot
Jose Garcia Villa
Adrienne Rich
Karl Shapiro
Simon Ortiz
William Carlos Williams
Edgar Lee Masters
Robert Penn Warren
William Jay Smith
Maxine Kumin
Dorothy Parker
May Swenson
Eve Merriam
Ogden Nash
Gregory Corso
Jack Kerouac
Allen Ginsberg
Denise Levertov
Adrienne Rich
Sandra Cisneros
Sherman Alexie
Ana Castillo
W. S. Merwin
Ishmael Reed
Edwin Rolfe
Websites to explore:
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/poets.htm
Poets.org, from the
Poetry 180, from the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/p180-list.html
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/poets.htm
Deadlines Sophomores ‘12
Choose a poet: Thursday, March 29
Rough Topic and Working
Bibliography:_______________________
§
Type, please.
§
Include the rough topic in a sentence, narrowing as much as possible.
§
The topic should focus on one of the six directions.
§
Include a working bibliography of at least THREE sources that may
provide information on your topic. *Do not include general
encyclopedias, online study guides (like Spark Notes), and essays from free
essay services. Avoid websites that serve as venues for "opinions" by
the reading public!
§
Choose reputable sources.
§
Arrange the bibliography according to MLA guidelines.
Alphabetize sources.
Sample Notes and Rough
Thesis:_____________________________
§
Submit notes from two sources, including a minimum of 20 citable
ideas.
§
Use index cards for notes.
§
I must be able to identify the source and page number.
§
Include both paraphrased ideas and direct quotations.***
§
Include a thesis statement.
§
Be sure that notes are related to the thesis.
§
Cards, etc. may be secured with rubber bands, clips, baggies; label
with your name.
Outline and Polished
Thesis:______________________________
§
Include a polished thesis.
§
Changes in topic are forbidden at this point.
§
Please type.
§
Include at least 25 items, including Roman numerals with subdivisions.
§
Show a logical progression of ideas.
§
Attempt parallel structure within each category.
§
Do not use an A without a B; do not use a 1 without a 2.
First Draft and Works Cited Page,
Sources:_________________________________
§
Submit at least four double-spaced, typed pages, or eight
single-spaced, handwritten pages in ink.
§
Underline or highlight the thesis statement.
§
Show evidence of proofreading.
§
Show a logical flow of ideas, connection to the thesis, and clear
support.
§
Include an introduction and conclusion.
§
Estimate at least three citations per page of the body.
§
Cite all borrowed ideas, including paraphrased ones.
§
Smoothly integrate quotations.
§
Include a Works Cited page with three sources (MLA format).
Final Draft:________________________ See
attached rubric.
The Assignment (Honors 2012)
Modern
American Poet Research Paper: Honors ‘12
An important writing project for this year is the
research paper. This project will permit in depth
exploration of a modern American poet. Begin your search
by examining your anthologies and other poetry collections.
Explore quality websites suggested by Mrs. Fippin.
The "Pickle" book also includes an interesting list of American poets.
Be sure to avoid British poets, and choose poets who have lived in
the twentieth century. Poets who write specifically for
children should also be avoided. Ultimately, you need to
select a poet whose work interests you. The poet's life
ought to intrigue you as well.
Choose ONE of the six directions for your paper;
§
Explore consistent themes or symbolism in the poet's work.
§
Discuss historical or personal influences on the poet.
§
Examine the poet's use of language or contribution to poetry.
§
Discuss the poet's struggles as a writer.
§
Examine connections between the poet's life and work.
§
All directions involve analysis of at least one poem.
Your first task is to select a poet.
This requires some preliminary reading. Next,
consider an angle of interest that satisfies one of the above directions.
The next step is crucial; you must determine if sufficient
information exists for a paper of this length. Finally,
you must develop and refine a thesis.
The finished paper must meet these requirements:
§
Length of 5-10 pages
§
Typed, double-spaced, in size 12 Times New Roman.
§
Use of MLA standards for page setup, citation format, works cited, etc.
§
A minimum of FOUR sources cited in the paper, including a combination of
printed and electronic sources. (*Include at least two
print sources; try to use a collection of the poet’s works.)
§
ALL sources (books, print copies, etc.) will be turned with the first draft.
§
Final draft is due ____________* (One week rule applies, as explained by
Mrs. Fippin.)
Check the schedule on the back of the paper for
tentative deadlines. We will proceed through this project
one step at a time. Keep in mind that we will continue
reading and accomplishing other tasks as we work on this paper.
Possible Poets:
Elizabeth Bishop
Nikki Giovanni
Carl Sandburg
Marianne Moore
Countee Cullen
Robinson Jeffers
Archibald MacLeish
Randall Jarrell
Maya Angelou
Claude McKay
e.e. cummings
Ezra Pound
Rita Dove
Anne Sexton
Theodore Roethke
Gwendolyn Brooks
Robert Hayden
Robert Lowell
Robert Frost
Langston Hughes
Elinor Wylie
Edna
Hilda Doolittle
Amy Lowell
Marge Piercy
W.H. Auden
Richard Wilbur
William Stafford
Wallace Stevens
Arna Bontemps
Sylvia Plath
T.S. Eliot
Jose Garcia Villa
Adrienne Rich
Karl Shapiro
Simon Ortiz
William Carlos Williams
Edgar Lee Masters
Robert Penn
William Jay Smith
Maxine Kumin
Dorothy Parker
May Swenson
Eve Merriam
Gregory Corso
Jack Kerouac
Allen Ginsberg
Denise Levertov
Adrienne Rich
Sandra Cisneros
Sherman Alexie
Ana Castillo
W. S. Merwin
Ishmael Reed
Edwin Rolfe
Websites to explore:
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/poets.htm
Poets.org, from the
Poetry 180, from the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/p180-list.html
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/poets.htm
Honors Deadlines:
Choose a poet: Friday, March 30
Rough Topic and Working
Bibliography:_________________________________
§
Type, please.
§
Include the rough topic in a sentence, narrowing as much as possible.
§
The topic should focus on one of the six directions.
§
Include a working bibliography of at least FOUR sources that may
provide information on your topic. *Do not include general
encyclopedias, online study guides (like Spark Notes), and essays from free
essay services. Avoid websites that serve as venues for "opinions" by
the reading public!
§
Choose reputable sources.
§
Arrange the bibliography according to MLA guidelines.
Alphabetize sources.
Sample Notes and Rough
Thesis:___________________________
§
Submit notes from two sources, including a minimum of 20 citable
ideas.
§
Use index cards for notes.
§
I must be able to identify the source and page number.
§
Include both paraphrased ideas and direct quotations.
§
Include a thesis statement.
§
Be sure that notes are related to the thesis.
§
Notes, cards, etc. may be secured with rubber bands, clips, baggies;
label with your name.
Outline and Polished
Thesis:_________________________
§
Include a polished thesis.
§
Changes in topic are forbidden at this point.
§
Please type.
§
Include at least 25 items, including Roman numerals with subdivisions.
§
Show a logical progression of ideas.
§
Attempt parallel structure within each category.
§
Do not use an A without a B; do not use a 1 without a 2.
First Draft and Works Cited
Page:____________________________
§
Submit at least five double-spaced, typed pages, or eight
single-spaced, handwritten pages in ink.
§
Underline or highlight the thesis statement.
§
Show evidence of proofreading.
§
Show a logical flow of ideas, connection to the thesis, and clear
support.
§
Include an introduction and conclusion.
§
Estimate at least three citations per page of the body.
§
Cite all borrowed ideas, including paraphrased ones.
§
Smoothly integrate quotations.
§
Include a Works Cited page with five sources (MLA format).
Final Draft: See attached rubric.
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