English 399: 1st paper assignment

 As was discussed in class, your first paper is an explication of the artifact you have chosen to study for this quarter. This is to be a researched paper. Use standard MLA form for text citations and for the works cited page.

The paper should be organized as follows:

I. Describe/Define the Artifact

• • Provide a detailed description/definition of the text. Limit and describe exactly what parts of the text you will focus on.
  • Cover the author(s), the context, the medium, and any facts which may not have been apparent at the time the text was delivered but have since surfaced.

II. Detail the Genre of the Artifact

• • Define the Genre, and describe the significance of the genre.
  • Show why the Artifact is considered to be of this genre.

III. Describe the Significance of the Artifact

• • Explain why your artifact is worth of study
  • Outline the impact of the artifact.

Remember that significance can range from personal impact to monies made from the sales of the text, to the fact that the text has changed the world in some way.

There are no limits on this paper. It is up to you to completely cover all issues raised in this paper. Be sure to engage in thorough library research (You probably should keep copies of the research in case I ask for revisions; and you will need this evidence for the third paper as well). Write until you have completely covered the artifact.