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1 ENGL 102 / Massasoit Community College Prof. Scala / Summer I I 202 2 Major Paper #2 — Poetry Analysis Above: Image of poet / author Charles Bukowski Subject — choose a poem from the “Sample Poems” PDF Each student will examine their chosen poem (see “Sample Poems” PDF). Note: you may choose to examine a poem that is not included in this document, but don’t over -complicate this assignment — you have many to choose from without doing any additional researc h. Background “Formalism” asks us to think about writing as writing; about a poem as a poem; about words as words. To that end — What is the most important word in the poem, and why? Then, show how your chosen word is the “key” to understanding the rest of the poem. Perform a close -reading of the piece; take the reader through the work line -by -line and discuss overall meaning. Remember to make comments about FORM and CONTENT. You mu st choose only one (1) word. Approach Perhaps, you may wish to make reference to background material. While this paper does not require outside research, per se, you may consult reputable and credible sources as you see fit provided that you cite accord ingly ; however, I am much more interested in your own close reading of the poem; not critical interpretations. Remember: =’ve read “gradesaver,” “Wikipedia,” “wikinut,” and “123helpme.com”; don’t cheat. 2 Some Organization Suggestions Because this is a “the sis -driven” paper, you are expected to outline / make your claim(s) in the first paragraph of the essay and use the rest of the paper to defend your position(s). You may even use a version of this sentence: “The most important word in [Name of Author]’s po em [Title of Poem] is ________.” Feel free to summarize the poem in your first body paragraph, and then use your key word to unlock the rest of the poem’s overall meaning . As always, c ompose a non -summarizing conclusion (don’t just cut -and -paste a version of the introduction). Use the last paragraph to tell your reader / answer the questions, “What’s at stake?” or “Why is this an important subject to consider?” See Chapter 7 of They Sa y / I Say (on Canvas) for models. Using the Text — “Show and Tell” In order to adequately support your claims, be sure to make direct use of the text through quotation and paraphrase. MLA Formatting (helpful links — also on Canvas) MLA Formatting and Style Guide https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_format ting_ and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/quoting_par aphrasing_and_summarizing/index.html “Reports,” “Some Things,” and “I Think…” The objective is to write a paper with an arguable and defendable thesis; you are trying to prove or support some set of ideas. You should not be writing an overly -general “report” wherein you merely tell your reader “some things” or what “you think” about yo ur topic…. Plagiarism and Academic Honesty The =nternet is a terrible place. =f you must go there, don’t steal from it. Feel free to use any other credible sources, provided that you cite and reference properly and adequately — even if you are just using them for background. A friendly reminder: if y ou plagiarize, in any way — 3 especially by way of “copying and pasting” stuff — you will receive a zero on this assignment and face serious academic consequences. N.B. Please submit this paper in PDF format. If you have taken other courses with Prof. Scala, please do not attempt to re -use portions of previous papers (even if they feel particularly relevant) . All papers will be reviewed by Copyleaks Plagiarism Checker . Proper citation in essential. Students must cite both direct quotes and paraphrase d ideas. Even casual browsing of the Internet without proper referencing can result in plagiarism. Papers that are submitted prior to the deadline will be eligible to earn up to full credit, will receive feedback from Prof. Scala (via scored rubric categ ories and individual end -notes), and are eligible for revision. Papers that are submitted after the deadline will be eligible to earn partial credit, will not receive feedback, and are ineligible for revision. Specifics Style: Thesis -Driven / Analytical (avoid “=” and first -person references) Format: MLA Font: Calibri Size: 12 pt. 1” Margins All Around Double -Spaced Throughout Last Name and Page Number in Upper -Right -Hand Corner of Each Page Heading in Upper -Left -Hand Corner — first page only (double -space this, too): Your Name Prof. Scala ENGL 102 26 July 2022 Length: ~ 750 -900 words 4 Due Date: Before TU 26 July 2022 at 11:59pm ET Submission: On Canvas in the appropriate location (no email attachments accepted)... File Types: PDF (preferred) Grading: This paper is worth 2 0% of your final grade, per our course syllabus. Good Luck, and Happy Writing ☺