Propsectus 10pts
Your prospectus should include the following. Turn in hard copy at the
beginning of class.
Due Date: See syllabus
1. Name the story you are writing about.
2. What is your topic? What is the issue, idea, or concept you are exploring in the story? Why does it matter? Why is it worth writing about?
3. What is your working thesis? State this in one or two clear, specific sentences. Remember the criteria for an effective thesis statement. It should be interpretive, not descriptive or a statement of fact. This is a working thesis, so it may change as you plan and draft your essay.
4. Briefly, in a reasonable paragraph, share some of your evidence you plan to use to support your thesis. Give key reasons, examples, including one or two quotations (include page numbers) you'll plan to use. How do quotations support your working thesis?
5. If you are using secondary sources, name them and briefly indicate how these sources support your thesis.
6. Include any other information you wish to share.