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Cranston High School West Library: Lucas - Great Expectations

Great Expectations Research Paper

In a 4-5 page paper you will research and respond to the following prompt:

    

“How does Dickens use his novel, Great Expectations, as an autobiographical piece of literature? How is Pip a reflection of his younger self? What aspects of Victorian society affected Dickens so deeply that he reflected them in his work?”

 

For this paper you will need to complete the following:

 

  • Research in the library (Mrs. Evje will lead this 9/19,9/21,9/22,9/23)

    • Will need to utilize 4 secondary sources (2 databases and 2 books) in your final copy

    • Will need primary source support as well

 

  • Notes on each source; both quotes and paraphrased

    • Notes on primary source should be collected on evidence tracking graphic organizer attached

    • Will count as a classwork grade

 

  • A formal thesis statement

    • WIll count as a quiz grade

 

  • A formal outline of paper (set-up to be handed out)

    • Will count twice as a classroom assessment

    • This will act as rough draft

 

  • A final copy with a proper works cited page

    • Will count 3 times as a classroom assessment

Available books on Charles Dickens/Victorian England

ABC-CLIO Social Studies Databases

No login needed from school.

Off campus? Email sevje@cpsed.net for password.

 

EBSCO Databases

No login needed from school.

Off campus? Click here and scroll down for EBSCO.

 

Bloom's Literature

No login needed from school. Off campus? Email sevje@cpsed.net for password.