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Juniors ~ Huck Finn

Remember that your eventual goal is the research paper. Keeping this in mind as you read is essential, as you will need to take good notes. I've encouraged you to "write as you read," taking notes in your book and/or in a notebook. This will be invaluable when it comes to writing the paper. Now that we've read and discussed a good bit of the book, you need to start thinking of what you want to write about.

I will soon provide a list of possible topics, and you will write a short letter informing me of your choice. With that topic, you will
  • skim the book for details (record page numbers)
  • develop a thesis
  • create a formal outline of your paper's structure (citations)
  • write the first draft
To help you study, and to locate information on your topic, check out this Study Guide. The section headings and questions will help you locate specific scenes and details for reference in your papers. In addition, as you are finishing the book, look to the study guide as a supplement to the lectures. We will be spending less time on the specifics of the text and more time on research. You can also expect to see questions from the study guide in your quizzes (hint hint).