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Hamlet Essay Some reminders
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Overview My expectations Writing reminders M.L.A. Noodlebib Easybib Due dates and extra credit
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My Expectations Well developed essay Take risks – make this interesting to read. Thesis Support from Hamlet. Grammatically and mechanically clean 1 point off per error – maximum 20 points Literary criticism.
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Writing reminders Take steps Brainstorm Outline First drafts Revisions
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Writing Tips Write about what’s in the play, not what a director has chosen. Kenneth Branagh chose to show Hamlet in front of a mirror – this is not in the play. Efficient writing Strong verbs Avoid repeating titles Opheila’s father, Polonius. Avoid retelling the story – remind the reader
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Modern Language Association (MLA) Essay in MLA format. Heading Header Double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman Works cited Play title is italicized. Parenthetical citations
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MLA continued Parenthetical citations Arabic numbers for Act, Scene, and line numbers. Example (2.2.166-166) Technically, it is (Ham 2.2.166) Less than four lines – separate line breaks with /. More than four – use block quotation.
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MLA continued Hamlet says, “To be, or not to be: that is the question / whether ‘tis nobler in mind to suffer” (2.1.135-136). OR Hamlet says, To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, (2.1.135-138) Hamlet is contemplating suicide, yada, yada, yada.
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MLA Continued Look up how to create works cited page Noodlebib Easybib
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Due dates and extra credit Essay Due next Monday, March 8. Writing lab extra credit. Again, I am not awarding points for outline and drafts, but I will look over or, better yet, sit down with you to help your writing.
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