Critical Analysis paper, incidents in the life of a slave girl by Harriet Jacobs

This assignment is for a book review, not simply a book report.

The book "Incidents in the life of a slave girl" 

You will be expected to analyze and critique the book in addition to describing the content.

The following are the general requirements for the review:

First, you must read the book.

The paper must be at least 1400 words and contain at least 3 but no more than 5 quotations. Please include your Works Cited page at the end of your paper. The title page and Works Cited page do NOT count toward the 1400-word minimum. You may use MLA, APA, or Chicago style formatting.

The paper must be proofread !! Over 30% of plagiarism will result in an F IN THE COURSE The following are general ideas for organizing your paper:

1. Introduction (10 pts.) First, identify the name and author of the book, identify the type of book, and describe the overall theme of the book. The first sentence should grab the reader’s attention. The last sentence of the Introduction should explain the goal/purpose of the paper.

2. Overview (30 pts.) Summarize the book, explaining the main points.

3. Review of the book (50 pts.) This is the major section of the paper. Be sure to describe how the book affected you. Tell the reader if you liked the book or not. Be specific: Does the book leave out something it should have included? Would you recommend this book to someone else? What did you learn from the book? These are some of the questions you should consider. Remember – this is your opinion – I do not want you to research what anyone else has to say about the book. You may use quotes from the book, but I do not want to read about what anyone else thought of the book. You do not need to go to outside sources to develop your own views. Include an explanation of how the book relates to this course, identifying specific course themes that relate to your reading.

4. Conclusion (10 pts.) Present a summary of your paper and add any final thoughts.

AFTER READING YOUR PAPER, THE READER SHOULD BE ABLE TO: ---Know the author’s name and book name. ---be able to identify your thesis sentence at the end of the first paragraph. ---Have a general overview of the story. ---Know your thoughts on the questions listed in the review. ---understand your conclusion as a brief restatement of the thesis as well as concluding and supporting information. It is your responsibility to ensure your paper has proper spacing and is at least 1400 words long.

Grammar Hints

1. If your paper is over 30% plagiarized (ACCORDING TO YOUR ORIGINALITY REPORT – SUBMIT EARLY TO ENSURE THERE IS NO PLAGIARISM), you will receive a ZERO.

2. Avoid using informal language. This is a college paper and should be written for a college audience. Do not write this paper as if you were speaking to a classmate.

3. ABSOLUTELY NO misspelled words.

4. Begin sentences with capitals and end with proper punctuation.

5. Use punctuation correctly.

6. Use capitalization correctly.

7. Indent paragraphs.

8. Use proper noun-verb agreement.

9. Make sure sentences are complete and make sense.

10. Do not use run-on sentences or sentence fragments/incomplete sentences.

11. Review rules on commas and semi-colons.

12. Vary the wording…avoid using words repetitiously.

13. Vary the beginning of sentences…avoid, “The author said…The author did…The theme was…”

14. Do not begin sentences with: But, So, And, Because

15. Do not use contractions.

16. Avoid using quotes without citing them.

17. Minimum 1400 words.

18. Put a Header on the paper with your name, course #, page number

19. Put a Title on the paper.

20. Make sure that your paper includes an Introductory Paragraph and a Concluding Paragraph.

21. The first sentence of the Introductory Paragraph should grab the reader’s attention.

22. The last sentence of the Introductory Paragraph should explain the goal or purpose of the paper.

23. The concluding paragraph should sum up the paper and add any final thoughts.

24. Avoid writing in the first and second person as much as possible. I realize this is an opinion paper, so get creative and vary your wording. The review section is the only area where the first person is acceptable.

25. Avoid using questions in the paper. Phrase them as statements.

26. Write the paper in the past tense.