Discuss about Claude McKay and his importance as a African American author.Your final essay will be a critical analysis of one long work of prose or two short prose works or 2-3 poems by an author under study in this class. The essay must be a minimum or 1000 words (approximately 4 pages) and organized as follows: Title: Give your paper a title after you’ve written and revised it; make sure the title fits the completed essay, rather than trying to write an essay to fit a preconceived title. No generic titles such as “An Analysis of …” or “An Explication of …,” and so on. Introduction: An introductory paragraph should create a context for your thesis. It should immediately identify the chosen author, text(s), and topic (the main idea), along with a relevant statement about the topic. You might include a brief summary of the text(s) and any background information necessary for your readers to understand the issues surrounding your topic but no vague generalizations that are irrelevant to the overall paper. The introductory paragraph should end with a concise statement of your thesis. Your thesis will result from the ideas you formulate and the conclusions you draw about the themes you analyze. Please see the handout “Asking an Analytical Question” to help you with your analysis of the text(s) and help in formulating a thesis. Body Paragraphs: Each body paragraph should show effective organization that is displayed through the use of controlling topic sentences and paragraph development. Each paragraph should discuss a single idea, using specific examples from the text and support from your secondary sources where appropriate. Quoted words, phrases, lines and paraphrased material should be incorporated throughout your discussion as you interpret, analyze, and explicate. Explication means “unfolding” and involves both analysis and interpretation. It should be governed by a consideration of particular aspects of the chosen text(s), whether regarding form or content: metaphor, symbolism, imagery, language, genre, style, etc. Remember that “How” and “Why” questions require more analysis than “who/what/when/where.” Conclusion: Restate the thesis in different language and sum up the ideas of the paper in a brief overview, making clear the importance of your essay’s focus. In other words, answer the question “So What?” Do not introduce any new ideas in the conclusion. Citation and MLA format: Secondary sources are integrated through paraphrase and/or quotation. Sources are correctly cited according to MLA guidelines both in-text and on the separate Works Cited page. Sources are appropriately used to support your statements and ideas. Do not let them speak for you; do not rely too heavily on other people’s words. Writing and Style: Sentence structure is syntactically correct. Standard conventions of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and mechanics are followed. Thee two poems I have chosen for this paper is “if we must die” and “harlem shadows.” My professor suggested adding aspect of feminism somehow in the paper relating to McKay’s life. I have also attached my approved annotated bibliography as well as my initial project proposal.
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