1. A Big 6 Approach to the Literary Analysis Examining Shakespeare’s Othello

2. Step 1:  Navigate to the Manley Library WebsiteManley Library Website  Click on the Literary Analysis assignment  Open up Step 1: What’s this Literary Analysis all about?!?!What’s this Literary Analysis all about?!?!

3. What is my task?  You will use your analysis skills to write an essay on Shakespeare’s Othello.  You may choose to respond to the open- ended essay questions or you may choose to focus on a particular theme, issue or character.

4. Primary vs. Secondary Sources  Primary sources are original materials. They are from the time period involved and have not been filtered through interpretation or evaluation.

5. What are some examples of primary sources?  Artifacts  Photographs  Works of art or literature (novels, plays, etc.)  Newspaper articles  Speeches

6. Primary vs. Secondary Sources  Secondary sources …are interpretations and evaluations of primary sources. Secondary sources are not evidence, but rather commentary on and discussion of evidence.

7. What are some examples of secondary sources?  Textbooks  Biographies  Literary criticism  Encyclopedias  Journal articles

8. Where will I look for the information I need?  Student Resources in Context  Chicago Public Library: Literary Reference Center  SOAR Manley Library Catalog  …

9. What strategies will I use to search for the information I need?  Use advanced search  Key words are the key!!  Refine and re-do my search  Record my citation in MLA format  …

10. How will I use this information in my paper?  You will need to keep a running list of important quotations and details to help you write your essay.  You will also need to take notes as your read the play

11. What do I need to cite?  Use MLA Citation format for your Works Cited page.  Use proper MLA format for in-text citations.  Your are required to use quotes from Othello and from your secondary source.

12. Sources  University of Maryland Guide to Information Resources. http://www.lib.umd.edu/guideshttp://www.lib.umd.edu/guides  Manley Library Website: Literary Analysis