The extended monograph is, as its title suggests, an extended version of the monographs you have already completed. For this writing task, you will be taking your own idea, then researching to discover what scholars have already written about this idea. (You may expand an idea from the first and second monographs, or you may choose an entirely new topic.) You will then incorporate at least three others scholars’ research into an expanded paper that utilizes and builds upon the research from others while keeping your own deductions (argument) central.

 

Just like the first two monographs, your essay should:

• be organized around a single, clear deduction/thesis statement (an assertion that can be proven true or false. Don’t just observe – make a deduction that is backed up with your observations)

• offer topic sentences (or reasons for your deduction) in each paragraph

• support your reasons with evidence in the form of examples and quotations from the text

• feature a introductory paragraph that introduces your deduction and states your reasons

• feature a concluding paragraph that recaps your deduction and reasons

• use MLA style for notes and citations from the text

• exhibit few or no errors in sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Additionally, your essay should:

• incorporate at least three other scholars’ ideas – using summary, paraphrase, and quotes

• include a works cited page according to MLA guidelines

 

Your extended monograph should be 5-7 pages.

 

The extended monograph should be typed and double-spaced in a Word document (with a .doc or .docx at the end) with 1-inch margins on all sides. Your essay will need a title, but not a title page: place your name, the course number (ENG 3080J), the date, and my name at the top left-hand corner of the first sheet.  Consult the rubric for grading standards, and please contact me if you would like help with any aspect of your essay.