Last Name1
First and Last Name
Mrs. League
American Literature 112B, Period
02 April 2015
Title of Essay (Centered, Not Underlined)
Begin typing your introduction here. Include the modern day connection, an attention-
grabbing hook that introduces a relevant social/historical issue, and remember to cite the source either in the lead in or in parenthetical documentation at the end of the quote or paraphrased material. After the hook, provide a bridge to transition from the modern connection to Tim O’Brien’s novel The Things They Carried. Include the title and author’s first and last name and provide any pertinent background or summary information. The thesis statement should be the last sentence of the introduction.
I.Write a topic sentence for paragraph #1 here.
A. Primary source evidence
1. Type your first primary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
2. Type your second primary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
B. Secondary source evidence
1. Type your first secondary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
II. Write a topic sentence for paragraph #2 here.
1. Type your first primary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
2. Type your second primary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
B. Secondary source evidence
1. Type your first secondary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
III. Write a topic sentence for paragraph #3 here.
1. Type your first primary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
2. Type your second primary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
B. Secondary source evidence
1. Type your first secondary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
IV. Write a topic sentence for paragraph #4 here.
1. Type your first primary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
2. Type your second primary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
B. Secondary source evidence
1. Type your first secondary source quote and include a lead-in and correct parenthetical documentation.
Works Cited
Include the correct MLA documentation for all of your sources, which means you should have the following: 1 modern connection, a minimumof 2 secondary sources, and the primary source.
Review the specific instructions and sample on page 20 of The Great Research Packet.