Write a research paper discussing the topics from the first unit’s pieces (“The Story of an Hour,” “Desiree’s Baby,” “Killings,” and Trifles.

Write a research paper discussing the topics from the first unit’s pieces (“The Story of an Hour,” “Desiree’s Baby,” “Killings,” and Trifles.Final copy of essay: 11:59pm Monday, April 1
Essay topics: The general topic of your essay is the discussion of the themes from the works in the first unit (“The Story of an Hour”, “Desiree’s Baby”, “Killings” and Trifles).
Research question:
Formulate your research question based on one of the topics mentioned below:
Betrayal is a theme that recurs in several of the stories. How does betrayal influence the characters in the works we have read so far? Use at least three primary sources (and their corresponding secondary sources) in this essay.
Setting plays an important role in the works in this unit. How does the setting of the story drive the action? Use at least three primary sources (and their corresponding secondary sources) in this essay.
Essay purpose/audience:
This is an argument essay for an academic audience in which you will make a claim and support it with evidence gathered from both the primary and secondary sources. You will analyze and contextualize the evidence as you build your argument.
Essay parameters:
Incorporate one quotation from each of three different primary sources and/or their secondary sources into your 3-4 page essay. You should have at least 5 quotes in your essay.
Make sure that each of your quotes is properly cited (parenthetical citation).
Do not merely summarize the source; make sure that you are making a point about the story!
Use MLA format for headings and citations.

For further information, refer to our class discussion.
Provide a Works Cited page at the end of the document (this page is paginated but DOES NOT count towards your page totalJ). This list should include both the primary and secondarysources.
Include a clear claim that makes it obvious to the reader what you will be discussing.
Confirm that each paragraph contains a topic sentence that lays out for the reader what that paragraph will be about and how it relates to the claim.
Submission process:
Submit your essay in Bright Space by 11:59pm on Monday, April 1.
Essay format:
Introduction with claim statement
*Include a clear claim that makes it obvious to the reader what you will be discussing and the perspective you will be approaching it from.
First Argument
*What is one supporting argument to back up your claim? Make sure to include a topic sentence!
*What is the evidence you will use to support your claim? This will come from both primary and secondary sources.
Second Argument
*What is another supporting argument to back up your claim? Make sure to include a topic sentence!
*What is the evidence you will use to support your claim? This will come from both primary and secondary sources.
Third Argument
*What is a final supporting argument to back up your claim? Make sure to include a topic sentence!
*What is the evidence you will use to support your claim? This will come from both primary and secondary sources.
Conclusion
*What is the significance of what you have just proven? In other words, so what?

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