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Research Essay
Prompt (what you are writing about):
Who is August Wilson and how do his plays in The Pittsburgh Cycle-particularly Fences- reflect the society in which they are set?
Writing Tasks:
Research August Wilson, his life, The Pittsburgh Cycle of plays, and how they reflect the eras in which the plays are set.
You must have at least four outside sources that are academic and reliable.
Create an essay that is 2 to 3 pages and analyzes the following criteria:
o August Wilson's life and accomplishments
o The plays that are included in Wilson's The Pittsburgh Cycle including brief summaries each play.
o Research on the era and location in which Fences is set.
This is a research essay and not an argumentative essay.
Include direct quotes and paraphrases from your researched information
Be sure that you have in text citations and corresponding reference citations for all quoted material, paraphrased material, and newly researched material.
Requirements:
Length and format: 2-3 pages.
The title page and reference page are also required, but they should not be factored into the 2-3 page length of the essay.
It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and with 1 inch margins. Essay should conform to APA formatting and citation style.
Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as "I," "you," "we," etc.
Please use the above source and at least four outside sources to create a properly-formatted APA reference page.
Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and textual evidence.
Skills to be assessed with this assignment: researching abilities; APA formatting; ability to incorporate research fluidly into an essay format; proper formatting of in text citations and reference citations; choosing academic and reliable sources for use in a formal essay.