You must have at least four outside sources that are academic and reliable.Sample Page
Create an essay that is 2 to 3 pages and analyzes the following criteria:
o August Wilsons life and accomplishments
o The plays that are included in Wilsons The Pittsburgh Cycle including brief summaries of each play.
o Research on the era and location in which Fences is set.
This is a research essay and not an argumentative essay.
Include direct quotes and paraphrases from your researched information
Be sure that you have in-text citations and corresponding reference citations for all quoted
material, paraphrased material, and newly researched material.
Requirements:
Length and format: 2-3 pages.
The title page and reference page are also required, but they should not be factored into the
2-3 page length of the essay.
It should also be double-spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font, and with 1-inch
margins. The essay should conform to APA formatting and citation style.
Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as I, you, we, etc.
Please use the above source and at least four outside sources to create a properly-formatted
APA reference page.
Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and textual evidence.
Skills to be assessed with this assignment: researching abilities; APA formatting; ability to
incorporate research fluidly into an essay format; proper formatting of in-text citations and
reference citations; choosing academic and reliable sources for use in a formal essay
Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use in-text citations for direct quotes,
paraphrases, and new information. ^NOTE^
Please make sure that you follow the directions above precisely and especially the information researched and please make sure all sources are scholarly and academic.