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The course project is based on aspects of the novel you are assigned to read for the course. You will write a literary analysis paper, which should focus on three or more elements of fiction to show how this novel is an example of modern literature in both theme and style. For example, you might choose to explore the novel as a “genre” novel or more closely examine the stylistic nature of the work. While reading the novel and formulating ideas for a paper, ask yourself the following:
Some of the modules in this course and additional resources that are provided will help you to understand the items listed above. Other components of your project are designed to help you write your final paper. You will do some research and write a thesis, annotated bibliography, and outline. Assignment instructions and resources for each of the project components will be detailed in later modules.
About the Novel, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
As you begin reading the novel, you will notice that it is not numbered with either page or chapter numbers as a more traditional novel but rather with prime numbers. This was intentional on the part of the author as he wanted it to be from the narrator’s viewpoint and style. The reading is more like that of a modern graphic novel in that it contains many drawings, math puzzles, and cartoon-like materials. You will also need to note that it is entirely written from the unique first person viewpoint of a 15 year old person with an unnamed disorder, with characteristics similar to Asperger’s Syndrome. For Week 01, plan on reading approximately the first 50 pages and continue that each week or slightly more. Plan on finishing it up by Week 04 or earlier if you can. You will also note that it is a mystery novel, so hence the puzzles and hints included as the narrator strives to solve the mystery as do the readers.
Thesis:
The Thesis statement should be on page 2 of the document. Remember, in the final version of your paper, the thesis statement is the last sentence of your introductory paragraph. You will continue writing your paper from page 2 moving forward. Your introduction should name the novel and the author, and clearly state your purpose and focus in the thesis statement. A good length to aim for in the introductory paragraph is between 4-8 sentences.
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Annotated Bibliography:
Along with the thesis, you will submit the annotated bibliography that references and summarizes your research. The annotated bibliography should begin on page 3 of this assignment. The Annotated Bibliography should be done in NoodleTools and at least 3 of the 5 articles must come from our library resources. Please avoid .com sites, personal websites/blogs, and Wikipedia. If you use outside resources, make sure they are credible resources with .edu or .org or .gov, rather than .com.
Outline
The outline is only the plan of what you will be writing, and is not your final product. Think of it as your road map on your way to the finished paper. It will be your guide as you write the final course project paper. Please review the Course Project tab for an overview of the project and the final paper requirements, as well as resources for writing an outline and crafting a revised thesis statement.
Content:
You should already be aware that your final paper will be a 6-8 page literary analysis of the novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" by Mark Haddon. Literary concepts to be examined in your paper include, but are not limited to, narrative structure, point of view, character development, theme, and significance of the novel's subject matter (i.e. autism). Your outline should contain:
Organization:
Your thesis statement should be placed at the top of the outline, followed by a formal outline with Roman Numerals for each major section of the paper. You will want to use capital letters for each sub-section of the outline. Use numbers under the capital letters for additional information or resources used. Your final paper will also have an introduction and conclusion, as well as the body section in the middle. These elements should be included in your outline.
The Course Project on the assigned novel selected for the course is due in Week 5. A complete description is in the course guide folder; however, here is a brief overview of the requirements:
6-7 pages (double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font on the APA template with APA cover and References page attached. You will be using 5-7 outside resources as well. Your annotated bibliography from Week 03 should have at least 5 of your resources included. You will need to add any additional resources used in the paper on the References page. It is not necessary to add any additional annotations at this point. Remember, at least 3 of the 5 resources need to be from our online library.
Need help with this assignment? Consult the resources located in the following tabs in this guide:
Step #1
Visit the CloudLibrary website at yourcloudlibrary.com.
Then, scroll down and click on the green web patron / e-reader button.
Step #2
On the next page, click the red Get Adobe Digital Editions button.
That will take you to the Adobe Digital Editions installers page. Click the appropriate link for your computer to download the app. Once downloaded, open the file to begin installation. You can also get Adobe Digital Editions for your mobile device.
Step #3
Once you’ve installed Adobe Digital Editions, go back to the cloudLibrary website at yourcloudlibrary.com. Once there, you’ll need to select the following from the three drop down menus:
Step #4
That will take you to the Rasmussen University featured section of cloudLibrary.
Click the green Login button. A dialog will appear asking for your Library ID Card. Simply enter your Rasmussen “smail” email address, then click Login and Accept.
Then, simply click or tap on the book cover for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
A large dialog will appear. Click the small blue link, Download for offline reading.
That will download an .acsm file. When you click it, it will open in Adobe Digital Editions.
Step #5
Adobe Digital Editions will require you to authorize your computer or mobile device. If you have an Adobe ID, enter those credentials. If you don’t, click the blue Create an Adobe ID link to create one. Then, click Authorize.
Step #6
Once you have it open, you can use the sidebar to navigate to different parts of the book. You can also hide the sidebar, if you want.
Use the left and right arrows at the bottom of the app to flip through the pages.
To make the font size larger or smaller, click the AA button at top right. The cover image, though, isn’t affected by the font size you select.
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Note #1: The chapters aren’t numbered like a typical book. They’re numbered 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and so on. The reason why is explained in Chapter 19.
Note #2: You will have access to the book for 7 days and then you’ll be able to check it out again. That just means you’ll need to go back to Step #3 and log in again.
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