Rough Draft Format
(Attach Outline to Rough Draft)
Working Title
I.
Type Roman numeral I., then indent and write your
introductory paragraph by rewording the assignment with your
author’s name and the work you will be discussing as the topic
of the paragraph. Conclude with some hint of what your final,
conclusive thoughts will be. See me for help. 0r…..write your
introductory paragraph by identifying your issue or problem
and propose your thesis (what you’re going to try and show in
this paper).
II. Influences (or, Background Information)
A.
Paragraph describing in detail an influence on author’s
writing career or writing. Type * where you think you will need
to cite a source. (Lecture on that requirement will be delivered
soon – bring refreshments)
B.
Paragraph on another influence - * where needed
C.
Paragraph on another influence - * where needed
D.
Paragraph on another influence - * where needed
We had said that a writer must have at least 4 influences on his
or her writing career or writing. So, you must have at least A.
thru D. Or….follow your outline by developing each of the
letters in section II into paragraphs.
III. Title (or, My Plan)
A.
Paragraph summarizing the literature you chose(*needed)
Or…. Follow your outline.
B.
At least one paragraph that discusses what that work
reveals about your author’s “philosophy of life” or some sort of
core belief or predominant theme in his or her writing.
C.
Paragraph discussing another author’s opinion on your
author and any reaction or opinion you might have on that
critic. (* where needed – try to quote the critic)
D.
Paragraph on another critic (* where needed)
IV. Write a conclusion for your paper – Don’t try to be fancy or
“earth-shaking.” Just review what you discovered and make
some sort of overall comment on the writer’s literary status or
contribution. Or… write your conclusions regarding your
thesis. See me for help.
What will I do when I get your rough draft?
1. Check for attached outline
2. Read the introductory and concluding paragraphs.
3. Check Roman numerals, letters, and count paragraphs.
4. Check for *’s. There should be at least _____?
On time with all 4 requirements completed = A (Due by April 28 )
On time with one of 4 not completed = B
On time with 2 or more not completed = Inc – correct and turn in
next class for a B or C.
Turned in more than 3 days late = F
Never turned in = 0 and F on paper, assuming paper is turned
in. (Even if final copy is turned in on time)