Desensitization in œthe lottery (can be changed) Desensitization in œthe lottery (can be changed) Paper 2 Description: Freedom and Confinement English Composition II TR Dr. Mary Hubbard Purpose: To examine a social issue, psychological aspect, or intriguing phenomenon inspired by one or more of the assigned selections on freedom and confinement or families. Topics may include (but are not limited to) harmful traditions, gender issues, desensitization, stereotyping, civil rights, materialism, abandonment. Not sure your topic is suitable? Check with me for approval. Alternate Purpose: To prove a thesis about a literary work, using not only the literary work(s) but also scholarly secondary sources. Audience: Instructor & classmates (have read the assigned selections but may not be familiar with your knowledge or other sources) Recommended Length: 3 to 5 pages plus Works Cited page Suggested Writing Process: Create a tentative thesis from the topic you have chosen + your attitude or opinion toward it 9/25, Invention: Brainstorm, free write, cluster or draft ideas about themes you recall from the selections. Alternatively, you might reread one or more selections on the same topic or by the same author, find a theme, and note lines that convey this theme. 9/30, Sources: Search the NWACC Library databases, such as Gale Power Search, Credo, EBSCO, and Literary Resource Center and Library catalog. Use at least five sources, including at least one primary source and at least one secondary source. For assistance, ask a librarian through chat, email, phone, or in person! Do NOT read Spark Notes, Schmoop, or the like. Additional Source Criteria: Strive to use scholarly sources that fit the PARCA criteria: · Is Published in a book, within a Professional journal, or on a Professional web site · Author of source is named and is a reputable critic, writer, or professional in his/her field · References to other scholarly sources appear within the source and in a list at the end · reflects Current scholarship and recently updated data · reports Accurate information (Use Britannica, not Wikipedia)