Topics must be approved by the instructor. Consult the MLA Bibliography , the Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature , the Bibliographic Index , and other references to collect a list of possible sources for your research project. Your comments should make clear exactly how the critical item contributes to or sharpens the thesis you will argue in your research paper. Type and double space your work. For manuscript mechanics, refer to the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers , fourth edition.
Papers are due at the beginning of class on the date they are due.
Any paper turned in late will be penalized heavily. These short papers will be used to generate class discussion and will be collected weekly. Each student will present a 5-minute introduction to one of the supplemental readings. British Literature, 1780-1830 . B. Wordsworth, William.