Prompt: Analyze a short story that fits the following requirement: it has been published in either a book or a literary journal/magazine.
Word Count: minimum of 1,300 words
Paragraphs: an introductory paragraph, several body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph
Outside Sources: minimum of one (1) reputable, scholarly outside source (not the story itself) that is somehow related to a point in your analysis
Format: MLA-style heading, 1-inch paper margins, Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced
Relevant Files
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Draft Word Counts & Due Dates
Rough Draft #1 must be at least 400 words and is due on February 24, 2023.
Rough Draft #2 must be at least 700 words and is due on: March 3, 2023.
Rough Draft #3 must be at least 1,000 words and is due on March 10, 2023.
The Final Draft must be at least 1,300 words and is due on March 17, 2023.