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Use MLA th edition format. Paper must be 6-8 typed pages and include a Works Cited page with at least 8 sources. Only one source may be an "internet" source (used for attention getter only). Paper graded on: quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be also consider organization, clarity, use of transitions, tense, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Research an author to determinw the cultural and literary influences that have affected his or her style (and subjects) of writing. Use MLA format for the heading, body, parenthetical notes, works cited, etc. Submit 3-5 typed pages of publishing the results of your research. Include a Works Cited page with at least 5 sources used researching the paper. Two must be by the author. The other three must be about the author. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, and relevance of included information. Grade will be also consider organization, clarity, use of transitions, appropriate voice, correct citation format, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Because the rubric will be used with novice writers, students will be able to get an A without reaching full mastery of all items.