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The final project is a bit complex. Please read this information carefully and
ask plenty of questions, so that you will understand what is expected of you. There
are three parts to this research project, two group efforts and one individual effort.
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| The first requires that you and your book group choose one chapter/story from your
novel that is representative of the text. Your group will give background
information and distribute that section to the class on May 30. You will, in
addition, read each of the group's chapters or story before their "presentation"
and be prepared to interact in class discussion.
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| The second consists of each book group developing a web resource of information about
your book group author. This resource, often called a LitWeb,
should include as much information about an author as you can find.
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| For the third portion of the project, you will work individually on a
research paper. Both the paper and the LitWeb will be compiled then added to the SCC website as resources for future
students. Please read the information below to help you complete these tasks. Also, be
sure to follow the timelines created for you.
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Book Chapters
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| With your group, select one chapter or story that seems to capture the ideas and themes
addressed in the text.
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| Be sure to clearly label your selection with author and copyright date, so that when we
distribute them to the class, we will avoid copyright infringement.
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| Prepare to "teach" your chapter to the class during the final week of class.
More information will be posted on this activity later.
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Use various search engines to help with these tasks. Lycos and Alta Vista will serve
you better than an indexing machine like Yahoo. Use the list below to help you compile
your site:
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Research Paper
The research paper is traditional in nature. Please use a handbook to help with
formatting and process.
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| The final paper should be four to six pages in length.
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| It should focus on a comparison and/or contrast of this novel or book of stories and at
least two other works we have studied this quarter.
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| You may focus on: characterization, theme, literary techniques (point-of-view,
symbolism, etc.), style of writing, etc.
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| Focus on an area that interests you and create a thesis that excites you.
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| It will be a research paper, so take a chance on doing something interesting and then
use outside support for your ideas. You will be amazed at the connections you can
make.
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| If you work this correctly, the information you gather in your LitWeb will fit into your
paper; keep that in mind while researching.
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