Research paper about Simone de Beauvoir, “Woman: Myth and Reality,” from The Second Sex.

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English 106

Essay 3

Research Paper

Topic

This assignment asks you to reflect on the readings we’ve discussed in the course particularly as they have had an impact on your own thinking about gender issues and women’s lives. Review the texts on the Reading List below. Based on your own interest, select one reading and use it as a starting point for research into a question, or issue of your choice.

Sources

• A minimum of 4 sources are required
• One source will be a text from the Reading List below
• At least one source must be a scholarly journal

Length and Format

• 5 full pages, double-spaced
• MLA format

Assessment    

• Critical Thinking and Organization

– Follows a clear, compelling thesis statement

– Deals with issues directly pertaining to Women’s Studies

– Topic sentences and transitions guide the reader from point to point

– Strong paragraph organization and development

– Is purposeful

– Appropriately formatted MLA style, parenthetical citations, and Works Cited page

       Research and Use of Sources

– Strong, credible, appropriate sources

– Smart use of direct quotes and paraphrasing

Quality of Writing

                        – Well-crafted sentences

– Proper punctuation and grammar

Originality and Creativity

                        – More than ‘just a report’

– Compelling, provocative, insightful

Reading List:

Simone de Beauvoir, “Woman: Myth and Reality,” from The Second Sex. Philosophy.

Carl Jung, “Psychological Aspects of the Mother Archetype” from Aspects of the Feminine. Psychology.

Jean Bolen, Goddesses in Every Woman. Psychology/ Mythology.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, “The Solitude of Self.” Speech/ Philosophy.

Virginia Woolf, “Shakespeare’s Sister” from A Room of One’s Own. Extended Essay.

Alice Walker, “In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens.” Essay/ Womanism.

Anais Nin, from Henry and June. Diary.

Gloria Steinem, on Marilyn Monroe, “The Woman Who Will Not Die.” Essay.

Maxine Hong Kingston, “No Name Woman,” from Woman Warrior. Memoir.

Michael Cunningham, The Hours. Fiction. Film.

Junot Diaz, “Nilda,” from This is How You Lose Her. Fiction.

Jamaica Kincaid, “Girl.” Prose Poem.

Joy Harjo, “Remember.” Native American Poetry.

Tommy Pico, Nature Poem. Native American Poetry.