Source(s) in the Literary Text

Project Part 4: The Paper Length: The paper will be from six to eight pages double-spaced, standard one-inch margins, in Times New Roman size 12 font between 1,500 to 2,500 words. The Paper will have the following parts: An introduction where you provide relevant background on the primary literary text and introduce the sources for that text that you will be discussing. At the end of the introduction, you will state a thesis that makes an assertion about the use of the source(s) in the literary text. How did the author adapt and change those sources, and what is the primary effect of the changes? A comparison and contrast between each original source and the way the source material is used in the literary work. If you are examining only one source, break that examination into several segments. The body of your paper will use multiple well-organized paragraphs in which you explain your ideas and offer close readings of specific supporting examples from each play, including brief quotations. (Do not quote extensive passages.) All sources (both primary and secondary) must be cited in the text whether they are being discussed in your own words or quoted directly. A conclusion that returns to the thesis and then sums up your research and analysis. A works cited page (using MLA 8th edition documentation style) including both primary and secondary sources used in the paper. Documentation Style: The paper is to be formatted and documented in the Modern Language Association (MLA) 8th edition style. For assistance with MLA style, see the UMGC library MLA guide with MLA Citation Examples: http://sites.umgc.edu/library/libhow/mla_examples.cfm