Writing Exercise for your second paper assignment

Your second paper is due the week after winter break. Although I have suggested topics for the paper, you need to craft your thesis--your main argument. Your thesis sets the stage for your paper, and its worth thinking about in advance and even getting some feedback before you complete a draft.

For this writing exercise, type the thesis you think you might explore for this paper at the top of the page. Then write a page or so about your pre-writing thoughts: why this thesis, which books you plan to use, a few examples that already come to mind, etc. Think of this as an informal musing on your paper plans, not a formal piece of writing. Use this exercise as an opportunity to collect (and record) your thoughts before winter break, before moving on to Invisible Man. Also, use this exercise as a chance to get some feedback from me on your plans for your assignment, including your thesis.

This exercise should be typed and is due at the beginning of class on February 23. I will email you a response by the afternoon of Friday, February 25.

As usual, feel free to email me if you have any questions.