The purpose of this essay is to identify and analyze a significant issue or artifact in culture. This essay will combine many of the skills you have learned throughout the semester. First, you will identify an important issue or artifact in film, music, television, popular literature, advertising, sports and leisure, etc. Second, decide on a specific focus/thesis for your paper. In order to do so, you will need to do thorough research first to ensure that you understand the issue or artifact in its entirety. Finally, break down the issue into various components and analyze them in your essay.
A successful essay
provides an engaging introduction that offers the reader some background information on the historical/cultural significance of the topic.
presents a thesis that offers a sophisticated and nuanced analysis of the issue/artifact chosen.
supports the thesis through well-developed paragraphs that are organized strategically.
presents an objective stance by the use of third-person voice.
includes specific details and evidence from primary material (if applicable).
integrates secondary material accessed from TCC Library.
correctly integrates quotations and conforms to MLA documentation and format guidelines.
1100-1500 words (4-5 pages)
Minimum of three secondary sources, including at least one source accessed from TCC library
MLA format for presentation (typed, double-spaced, 12-pt. Times New Roman font, 1 margins) and source documentation (in-text citations and Works Cited page)
