Lecture IX.b--The Gothic world of the Bronte Sisters

    Workshop

      

    Some of you have asked about the level of Research required for your Final Project.  In this workshop session we will look at some basics of Documentation.

    Although your class project is not intended to encompass all the elements of a formal research paper, you will want to document the sources you consult.  It's helpful to read through the guidelines for Research Papers that I have prepared for literature classes - you can find it online:

    http://califia.us/Folklore/researchhelp6.htm

    DOCUMENTATION:

    But it is perhaps even more important to understand why we document our research and what purpose this serves.  Basically, documentation serves two distinct purposes - one is accomplished by the "footnotes" function of documentation, the other through the "bibliography" function.

    First, we need to document so that our readers can reconstruct the path of investigation.  Should a reader wish to know what kinds of material you consulted, which books you read, and what authorities you were familiar with, they will look at the Bibliography.  Many of you have read parts or all of several relevant books in the course of your exploration.  Whether you "quote" from them or not, it is a good idea to include them in a Bibliography page.  You might start with listing the books we are reading in this class and perhaps the websites you have gone to visit.  Essentially, everything we are in the process of reading is germane to your project.

    Second, we need to document the words, ideas, and facts that we have borrowed from someone else.  This is the purpose of the "footnote" - although you may choose to use Endnotes or Works Cited.  Any one of the methods for identifying the page or specific location of quotes or facts will work fine for this project.  Most people believe that citing sources is so much drudgery.  In the real world, however, it is an excellent opportunity to support others and legitimatize your  own work.

    I.  INTRODUCTION

     A.  HOOK

     B.  THESIS

     C.  METHOD

    		  
    II. BODY BODY PARAGRAPHS FOR THE RELEVANT SECTIONS OF OUR EXPLORATION IMAGES OF WOMEN, TYPES OF BACKGROUND, PLACE IN HISTORY, ETC.
    III.  CONCLUSION A.  SIGNAL

    B.  LINK

    C.  CLINCHER

    		  

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Literature 45  - Women in Literature :  

Marjorie C. Luesebrink, MFA

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