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Juniors: Final Draft

Your final draft for the cartoon analysis paper is due on Monday, January 24. The essay should be at least 500 words, typed and formatted according to MLA. The essay should include a works cited page. Please keep the following in mind:
  • All sources used in your paper, including the cartoon, should be included on your works cited page - for non-honors, this means two entries (for honors, three)
  • Your citations should be in ABC order
  • The works cited page should be double-spaced, just like the rest of your paper
  • The works cited page should be numbered in sequence (if your paper is two pages long, then the works cited page will be page three)
  • Your cartoon has an author - this can be found where you got the image
  • Your cartoon may or may not have a "title" but you can title it yourself by referring to the subject or text in quotes
The best source I've found for MLA citation is Research and Documentation Online. The forms for all types of sources can be found there, as well as suggestions for integrating the sources into your paper.

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