Research and write about the life and influence of Zadie Smith. This paper requires five credible sources.
Requires 3 (FULL) pages and the last page be the works cited page. MLA Format.
Prioritize accuracy, clarity, and precision. In the conclusion of the essay, I need you to write a more personal
response to the significance of the author. What do you think of their ideas and their contribution to culture and
the world? Are they relevant to you or to others? Did you write a stronger thesis claim in the conclusion? If you
did, move it to the these position and recognize your paper to support the new thesis.
As you introduce your source texts, take care to establish the rhetorical situation and provide evidence of
credibility.
INTRODUCTION: Set the stage by giving important details regarding the author and her circumstance and
cultural significance.
BODY: Organize your essay into distinct paragraphs with topic sentences, evidence, and explanation. Pay
careful attention to how you introduce your evidence, and practice excellent quote integration (please include
these). Give background on the speaker whenever possible and appropriate. Use transition words and
sentences to help guide me from ideas to idea. Use strong verbs and avoid passive voice.
CONCLUSION: What do you think? Why does it matter? So what? Explain to me why the author has cultural
significance? Why should we care?
WORKS CITED: Include all source texts that you use. Please use MLA style.
Here are some questions you might use to begin your research process.
- When and where was Zadie Smith born? (country, city)
- Who were Zadie Smith's parents and what were they like? (jobs, personality, finances,…) 3. List and
explain notable childhood experiences in Zadie Smith's life(find at least 1) 4. Describe Smith's educational
experiences 5.Where did Zadie Smith live when she wrote? did she travel? describe and explain. 6. Describe
the relationships experienced by Zadie Smith. (marriage, children, friends…) 7. What jobs did Zadie Smith have
during his/her lifetime? 8. Describe the economic, social, and political climate experienced by Zadie Smith
during the time period she wrote. 9. What religions, political issues, or political leaders influenced Zadie Smith? - What gender, racial, or social issues influenced Zadie Smith? 11. Who were Zadie Smiths' writing
contemporaries? How did they influence her? 12. What genre was predominantly utilized by Zadie Smith?
Establish the rhetorical situation of your sources.
Properly integrate all quotations and vary your approach so that you use all four methods of quote integration.
Use active voice and strong verbs in each of your topic sentences and elsewhere throughout the essay.
Use each of the rhetorical modes to persuade your audience.
Use transition words and phrases to move from idea to idea.
Follow Strunk and Whites advice
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