ENGL 245: Graphic Novel
Instructor: Shannon Page
Final Paper (25%)
Proposal (5%)
Paper proposals are due through the dropbox on C4 by 10pm on November 12th.
You will submit a proposal of approximately 350 words that outlines your working thesis and key supporting points. The proposal should offer the full bibliography/works cited entry, along with an analysis of credibility and explanation of use, for two of the secondary sources that you intend to use in your paper. 
Paper (20%)
This paper is an individual assignment. Your final paper (including references list) is due on December 3rd. Papers must be submitted as a typed, hard copy.
The paper should be approximately 2000 words in length and must follow MLA formatting and citation guidelines throughout. The paper must contain the following elements:

An introduction including a thesis statement that takes a clear position on the chosen topic. 
At least 4 secondary sources. These sources should be scholarly in nature (if you are not sure what this means or have difficulty finding sources, see me for assistance).
Close reading of text and image.
A works cited list.

Should you require assistance with the research process or with narrowing down your topic, I am more than happy to provide guidance.