Beowulf+Research+Assignment

1.) Christianity vs. Pagan themes 2.) The kennings 3.) Male and Female roles 4.) Good vs. Evil 5.) Beowulf's character 6.) Anglo-Saxon values 7.) Overall concept of the Anglo-Saxon time period. ** REQUIREMENTS: **  **GRADE-** 45 points  **LENGTH**- 3 pages (does not include works cited. There is no title page)
 * Assignment**: Interpret how the Anglo-Saxon time period influenced the accounts within Beowulf into a 3 page paper, using at least three sources. Listed below are suggestions for topics:

**FORMAT**- paper must be typed, double-spaced. Use 12 point size, Times New Roman. Use one inch margins on each side and MLA heading on your first page.

**SOURCES**-minimum of 3 sources. Internet sources must be credible with proper works cited information such as author, title, and date. **__NO WIKIPEDIA__**. If you do not cite your sources, you face the risk of a zero as that will be considered plagiarism.

**NOTES**- notes may be taken any way you choose, but they must be included with your final paper. (possible ways: note cards outlines or Xeroxed copies which are highlighted)

**ROUGH DRAFT**- rough draft is not required for this assignment, but I strongly suggest you pre-write and edit before turning in your final copy.

**WORKS CITED**- follow MLA format. ** ANY SOURCE LISTED ON YOUR WORKS CITED PAGE MUST BE CITED (PARENTHETICAL DOCUMENTATION) IN YOUR PAPER. ** [|**www.citationmachine.net**]** is a good site for works cited format. **

**TYPING**- all papers must be typed. If you do not have access to a computer or typewriter, the library is available before and after school. **DUE DATE**- **Tuesday March 15, 2011** You may email me your final draft at amanda.alexander@west-monona.k12.ia.us