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English 11 Research Paper

English 11 Research Paper and Source Links (PDF)
Due Dates Here

Literary Modernism:
Textbook pp. 992-994, 1016-17 and 1384.

A rejection of traditional themes and subject matter.

A focus on alienated individuals rather than “heroes” who stood for the values of the society.

Frequent themes of impermanence and change.

The use of understatement and irony to reveal important emotions and ideas.

The use of symbols and images that suggest meanings rather than statements that explain meanings.

The use of stream of consciousness technique to show what’s going on both inside and outside the characters.

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Brave New World Research Paper

Brave New World Research Paper Specifications:
1. Topic Outline with Thesis Statement
2. Research Paper with MLA Citations – 1300-1500 words
3. Annotated Bibliography of at least 10 sources – not including BNW
Due to Turnitin.com Feb. 13, 2008
4. Works Cited of actual sources cited – use at least 5 from #3 above.
5. Submit to Turnitin.com by 3:00 pm Feb. 20, 2008

Topics and Requirements (PDF)

BNW Scoring Rubric

Annotated Bibliography Example

Research Paper Style Guides

Media Center Resources:

Gale Resource Center

SIRS Knowledge Source

INFOhio

OPLIN

Other Resources:

Aldous Huxley Interviews

Huxley vs. Orwell