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Homework

Seniors
Your Proposal Memo is due now, and your Interview Letter is due tomorrow (9/11). You will be drafting the Problem Essay in class tomorrow and Monday, so bring your sources. Remember that your sources must be from reputable websites, and you should cite all information used:
  •  Memo should include a statement of purpose, a brief description of the problem, and a summary of research to date
  • Letter should be full block and should include an introduction to the interview subject, a summary of the information gained, and a statement on how it relates to your paper
  • Essay should include a definition of the problem, including the cause(s) and scope, and it must include researched support -- i.e. facts, statistics, examples, and analogies. You may include an image covering no more than 1/4 page. Format according to MLA, and cite everything.
DO NOT DISCUSS THE SOLUTION AT THIS TIME (save this for paper #3)
Sophomores
We will review in class tomorrow. Please look at the vocabulary for the selection (15 terms), and review your introductory notes. Come ready with questions. Below is a video of Benjamin Bagby performing the section from the fight with Grendel:
Benjamin Bagby's Beowulf

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