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1 SENIOR RESEARCH PAPER Ms. Arrowood - English WRITING POINTS DUE: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Name: Period:

2 Senior Research Paper Romanticism 300 Writing Points - DUE: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 (30 extra credit points for ON-TIME submission that s 10%) Overall requirements are as follows: 1. Essay must be typed. Use standard margins, Times New Roman, size 12, and double-space all text. 2. Cover page - should include your chosen prompt and your thesis statement, your name, and the date. Because you have a title page, your paper should not have a several line heading on any page. 3. Essay - 5 complete pages minimum 7 page max (excluding title page and works cited page). Introductory paragraph should be well-developed (6-8 sentences). 4. Parenthetical documentation You are required to use a minimum of 20 instances of parenthetical documentation in your paper; the parenthetical documentation will be an balanced combination of both the novel/poems and your outside research. MLA-style parenthetical documentation must be used. Conclusion paragraph should effectively mirror the elements in your introduction and be about the same length. 5. Quotes ALL quotes must have lead-ins. Lead-ins should vary. Dropped quotes will automatically lower grade by 1/3 a letter grade. 6. Varied Sentence Beginnings AND Sentence Structure Be mindful of consistent usage of varied sentence beginnings and sentence structure (simple, compound, complex, compound/complex). A variety is expected. 7. Vocabulary You must incorporate a minimum of 20 vocab words from the year (list provided on page 6 of packet) highlight these in YELLOW! 8. Works Cited page - at least 6 sources in addition to selected novel or the poems for a minimum of 7. All sources may be print, but no more than half of your sources may be electronic. (LIT. BOOK MAY BE USED BUT COUNTS AS ONE SOURCE ONLY.) You MAY use the internet for your electronic research. However, you must adhere to the following requirements. For every article you must a) print the entire article to attach and submit with your final essay; b) perform and complete a CRAAP test for each article you plan to use. These will also be submitted with your final draft (copies available from teacher). c) If these requirements are NOT completed, articles WILL NOT count! 9. Verb Tense Use PRESENT tense when you discuss LITERATURE and past tense when you discuss history (Think JRP). 10. AUTOMATIC GRADE DEDUCTIONS (OTHER THAN LENGTH) Using 1 st/ 2 nd person OR the wrong verb tense (even one time in your paper) will result in a grade NO HIGHER THAN A C on your paper. No quote lead-ins, inconsistent use of sentence beginnings, inconsistent use of varied sentence structures, or less than 20 vocab will lower grade by 1/3 letter grade per offense. 11. Editing Take advantage of any editing help (such as your friends, parents, other teachers, or me). Do not ask ANYONE to edit your paper at the last minute; it is unfair to ask for that kind of assistance without giving the person ample time. 2

3 REQUIRED CHECKPOINTS FOR FINAL SUBMISSION PROMPT, THESIS & SUBTOPIC CHECKPOINT Wednesday, May 3, 2017 due date (checkpoint) 10 writing points On one sheet of paper, provide the following: Your Chosen Prompt (Write out the whole prompt!) Your Potential/Proposed thesis (A complete sentence) List subtopics (AT LEAST 3) you plan to research LIBRARY RESEARCH DAYS May 8-12, 2017 Senior classes to library for research days. See Les Misérables calendar for specific dates for specific teachers. ROUGH DRAFT EDITING DUE TO SBAC TESTING SCHEDULE: Per Mon, May 15, 2017 In-Class Editing (chkpt) 50 writing points Per 4-6 Tues, May 16, 2017 In-Class Editing (chkpt) 50 writing points You must: Bring TWO (2) complete copies of 5+ pages essay with W.C. page Submit your rough draft to turnitin.com NO LATE PASSES MAY BE USED FOR ROUGH DRAFT! ESSAY MUST BE HERE FOR PTS FAILURE TO SUBMIT TO TURNITIN.COM ON-TIME WILL = 0 CREDIT FINAL DRAFT SUBMISSION Wednesday, May 17 th (30 EXTRA CREDIT PTS for ON TIME submission + turnitin.com) Your submission packet should be submitted in this order: 1. Your cover page 2. Your paper REMEMBER TO SUBMIT TO 3. Works Cited page TURNITIN.COM 4. In Class rough draft w/editing sheet No turnitin.com = 0 pts 5. All internet articles w/ CRAAP tests on the research paper 6. Rubric (given to you on day of submission) 3

4 Prompts to Choose From Choose ONE (1) of the following prompts for your ENTIRE research paper. You may focus on Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Frankenstein OR Les Misérables. Choose ONLY ONE prompt! As a mandatory check point, you will be required to submit selected prompt and a brief outline of what you will research. Prompts for Frankenstein 1) Mary Shelley s Frankenstein stands as a monument to the Romantic Movement. What elements of romanticism can be seen throughout the novel? Think about: What elements of Romanticism can be seen throughout the novel? What elements are the strongest? How does Shelley use the struggles of each character to express her romantic view points? 2) Through the story of Frankenstein, how does Mary Shelley refute the ideals of Romanticism if practiced in the extreme? 3) Define and discuss the Romantic s ideas of transcendence as a theme in Frankenstein, and explain its significance. 4) Define and discuss the Romantic s ideas of nature as a theme in Frankenstein, and explain its significance. (This refers to nature at large, not an individual s nature.) 5) Mary Shelley s novel was originally titled: Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus. Discuss the significance of the connections between Victor and Prometheus and how the shared characteristics of both embody ideals of Romanticism. 6) Mary Shelley incorporates Romantic and gothic themes within her novel Frankenstein which helped to birth these themes in following genres and art forms. Prove how these Romantic and/or gothic themes from Frankenstein influence subsequent Western culture literature and art. 7) Many authors are known to incorporate some elements of their personal lives or experiences in their writing. Prove how Mary Shelley uses elements of her own autobiography and/or experiences into her novel, Frankenstein. Prove how these elements assist the connection to the Romantic movement or the gothic establishment. 8) Knowing that Mary Shelley was a romantic, discuss how her incorporation of Milton s Paradise Lost (a Renaissance writing), shows a romantic interpretation of the story. Prompts for Rime of the Ancient Mariner 1) Which romantic tenants are the focus of Coleridge's philosophy and writings? Why are these so vital to Coleridge? And, how are they displayed in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"? 2) Neoclassicism is rooted in realism and public life. Coleridge uses supernatural elements in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" that do not fit the concerns of the neoclassical writers. Prove how the use of these supernatural elements in the poem are a direct response against the norms of neoclassicism. 4

5 Prompts for Rime of the Ancient Mariner (continued) 3) Coleridge incorporates Romantic and supernatural elements within his poem "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" which helped pave the way for future writers. Prove how these Romantic and/or supernatural elements from the poem influence subsequent future writers. Prompts for Les Miserables 1) Les Misérables presents a thesis of sorts on the penal justice system and its effects on society and/or individuals. What is that thesis? Find research that comments on the effectiveness of this system in early to mid 19th century France. Incorporate Romantic versus Neoclassical views of human nature into your discussion as well as comments made by Hugo and his characters regarding justice and France s penal system of that time. 2) A major theme of Les Misérables and other literature is that of redemption. A discussion of this topic requires research into the differences between Romantic and Neoclassical views of human nature. Can Valjean find redemption? Javert? Thenardier? What does it mean to be redeemed according to Romantic ideals? According to this novel? 3) Since an author's work is undoubtedly influenced by his views on life, it is reasonable to conclude that Les Misérables would have at least some Romantic qualities. Use INDEPENDENT RESEARCH and the novel to explain how well Les Misérables, as a whole, fits the scope of a Romantic novel. (Think about the various characters and the era in French history.) 4) Les Misérables exposes ideas about poverty: the poverty of individuals and the poverty of society. Explore some aspect(s) of this issue in light of Romantic ideals. Explore the differences between examining poverty through a romantic lens and a neoclassical lens. Consider researching neoclassical writers and their essays on this topic and contrast them with Hugo s perspectives as seen through his characters. 5) Family life in 19th century France held certain characteristics for gender and social issues. Through research, prove the trends of this time based on gender and family life. How, then, would a feminist critique the portrayal of Fantine, Cosette, Eponine, and Madame Thenardier based on this research? 6) Using research of the life of children in 19th century France, discuss Hugo's accuracy in depicting the life of these children (both rich and poor). Consider the youthful characters in the story such as Cosette, Eponine, Marius, and Gavroche but also the broad picture of children and families shown in the society. 7) Many historical events occurred from in France including war, social injustice, political unrest, etc. Through research of these historical events, prove how well the changes and events in the actual French history are depicted in Les Miserables. 5

6 Vocabulary from the year Must use 20 words 1. abhor 2. abjure 3. accoutrement(s) 4. adversary 5. anecdotes 6. animosity 7. ardent 8. assail 9. assiduous 10. augment 11. base 12. benevolent 13. benignity 14. blanched 15. bounteous 16. brandish 17. carrion 18. cavalcade 19. censure 20. chalice 21. chastise 22. chastity 23. cistern 24. clambering 25. clamorous 26. coach 27. collateral 28. commiserate 29. complexion(s) 30. compunction 31. conclave 32. conjecture 33. consolation 34. consort 35. consternation 36. contempt 37. copious 38. coronation 39. corporal 40. countenance 41. covenant(s) 42. dauntless 43. decamp 44. deference 45. deplorable 46. deranging 47. desolate 48. diminutive 49. direness 50. discern 51. discernment 52. disconsolate 53. disconsolate 54. disconsolate 55. discourse 56. discoursing 57. dissolved 58. earnestness 59. effigy 60. emblazoned 61. emulation 62. encumbered 63. encumbrance 64. enigmatic 65. entreat 66. eschew 67. exhortation 68. exhorting 69. expedient 70. expounded 71. expunge 72. exulting 73. famine 74. felicity 75. fettered 76. fiend 77. filched 78. flagrant 79. forlorn 80. fortify 81. gibbet 82. harried 83. harrowing 84. heralds 85. hideous 86. humor 87. illustrious 88. impedes 89. impunity 90. incensed 91. indulge 92. inexorable 93. injunction 94. insensible 95. insurmountable 96. insurrection(s) 97. irksome 98. irrevocably 99. jocund 100. judicious 101. labyrinth 102. lamentable 103. lamentation 104. lascivious(ness) 105. laudable 106. listless 107. loath 108. longevity 109. lugubrious 110. malevolence 111. malicious 112. mantle 113. mariner 114. memorandum 115. men-at-arm(s) 116. menial 117. minstrelsy 118. murky 119. oblige 120. obsequies 121. omen 122. omnipotent 123. palpable 124. pardon 125. parsimony 126. partisan 127. patronage 128. peerless 129. pensive 130. pernicious 131. perpetual 132. perseverance 133. perturbation 134. pilgrimage 135. plight 136. prate 137. prodigious 138. proffered 139. proficiency 140. profound 141. propagation 142. protract 143. providence 144. prowess 145. quelled 146. rapt 147. recoil recompense 150. redress 151. repose 152. repository 153. reprobate 154. repugnance 155. resolution 156. resplendent 157. riveted 158. rogue 159. rudiment 160. salutation(s) 161. scruple 162. sear 163. sere 164. solicitous 165. speculation 166. strife 167. suffrages 168. suffused 169. sumptuous(ly) 170. sundry 171. superficial 172. surfeit 173. surmise 174. sustenance 175. tarry 176. temper 177. temperate 178. torpor 179. transmutation(s) 180. traverse 181. tribulation 182. tumult 183. turret 184. undauntedly 185. unruly 186. upbraid 187. valor/valour 188. vehement 189. venerable 190. vengeance 191. verity 192. vestment(s) 193. volubility 194. vouchsafed 195. wan 196. wane 197. wanton 198. wantonly 199. woe-begone 6

7 Senior English Electronic Resources Romanticism Les Miserables---Frankenstein---Romantic Poets May 2014 Databases: elibrary History Study Center Literature: ProQuest Learning Salem History Salem Literature SIRS Knowledge Source Student Resources in Context World Book Online Reference Center Note: some databases provide you with citation information. Do not follow these; use your yellow Works Cited packet instead; page 6 for an online database. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ebooks: New search platform Select ebooks from the Library Launcher screen Select category--- such as Literature from list below Select book from list below Select Book Index Use search box or select letter of alphabet corresponding to search term ebooks: Biography Encyclopedia of World Biography UXL Encyclopedia of World Biography ebooks: History Encyclopedia of European Social History World History Encyclopedia ebooks: Literature Epics for Students Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of World Literature Gothic Literature: A Gale Critical Companion Literary Movements for Students Literature and Its Times Novels for Students Poetry for Students World Literature and Its Times Note: some ebooks provide you with citation information. Do not follow these; use your yellow Works Cited packet instead; page 3 for an ebook. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If you have a Pierce County Library card, you may log on to their website from our library or from your home computer ( to access their databases and ebooks. 7 Rev

8 Senior English Reference Resources Romanticism Les Misérables---Frankenstein---Romantic Poets May 2014 NOVEL REFERENCE SOURCES, RETURN TO SHELVES AFTER USING Ref 032 Enc Encyclopaedia Britannica (French Literature, Victor Hugo, France: History, English Literature, Mary Shelley, England: History) Ref 803 Mag Cyclopedia of World Authors Ref 803 Mag Cyclopedia of Literary Characters Ref Mos World Literature and Its Times, Vol. 3, 4 Ref 809 Mag Magill s Survey of World Literature, Vol. 3, 5 Ref 809 Mas Masterpieces of World Literature Ref 809 Mos Literature and Its Times, Vol. 1, 2 Ref EPI Epics for Students, Vol. 2 Ref Blo Novelists and Novels REF Nov Novels for Students, Vol. 1, 5 Ref Lit Literary Movements for Students, Vol. 1 Ref Got Gothic Literature, Vol. 1, 3 Ref Kam Biographical Companion to Literature in English Ref 823 Fac Facts on File Companion to the British Novel, Vol. 1 Ref Har Oxford Companion to French Literature Ref Tay Facts on File Companion to the French Novel Ref 902 Lan An Encyclopedia of World History Ref Tim Timelines: The Expanding World ( ), Vol. 2 Ref 903 Enc Encyclopedia of World History Ref 903 Wet World History Ref 903 Kur Encyclopedia of the World s Nations, Vol. 1 Ref Wor Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations: Europe, Vol. 5 Ref 909 Gre Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life: 17 th and 18 th Centuries volume Ref 909 Wes Western Civilization Ref Lar Larousse Encyclopedia of Modern History from 1500 to the Present Day Ref Mel Chronology of World History: 10,000 BC AD 1994 Ref Gre The 18 th Century Ref 910 Wor Worldmark Chronology of the Nations, Vol. 4 Ref 911 His Historical Maps on File, Vol. 1 Ref Kun European Authors : A Biographical Dictionary Ref McG Encyclopedia of World Biography, Vol. 8 (Hugo, Victor); Vol. 14 (Shelley, Mary); poets POET REFERENCE, RETURN TO SHELVES AFTER USING Ref Wor World s Best Poetry Ref Blo Poets and Poems Ref Not Notable Poets Ref Dic British Romantic Poets, , Vol. 93, 96 Ref Gre The Eighteenth Century Ref 920 Wor World Poets Ref Mur Contemporary Poets of the English Language 8 Rev

9 Name of Webpage: THE CRAAP TEST -- EVALUATING SOURCES: PRINT & WEB Author: COMPLETE URL: Score each category on a scale from 1 to 10 (1 = worst, 10 = best possible) Currency: The timeliness of the information Tells when information published or posted. Information is current enough for your topic. Links are functional. Indicates when information last reviewed or revised. Relevance: The importance of the information The information is at an appropriate level (i. e. not too elementary or advanced) for your needs. Comprehensive/in-depth discussion of the topic. Relevant perspective or content. Authority: The source of the information The author s credentials/affiliations identified. The owner/sponsor of the website indicated (as well as their credentials) Contact information ( or mailing address) available. The author s qualifications on the topic are identified. The URL reveals information about the author or source. (For example,.com,.edu,.org, etc.) Accuracy : The reliability/correctness of content The author's sources have been clearly cited so you can easily find and check them. The information is available in other resources (encyclopedias, scholarly journals, etc.) so it can be double-checked. The language and/or tone unbiased and free of emotion. There are spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors. Purpose: The reason the information exists. The purpose of the information is to inform, teach, and to a lesser degree, persuade the reader. The authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear. Advertising content is clearly labeled. The point of view appears objective, unbiased, and impartial. Total scores Excellent Good Average Borderline Acceptable Below 30 Unacceptable 9 Brief statement in support of EACH of your rankings: CURRENCY: RELEVANCE: AUTHORITY: ACCURACY: PURPOSE:

SENIOR RESEARCH PAPER English WRITING POINTS DUE: Wednesday, May 16, 2018

SENIOR RESEARCH PAPER English 12 300 WRITING POINTS DUE: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Name: Period: Senior Research Paper Romanticism 300 Writing Points - DUE: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 (30 extra credit points