What are the requirements for the paper?
The Research Essay should contain:
A clear organizational structure, with introductory and concluding paragraphs and body paragraphs that develop the argument
A clear thesis statement
A title for the paper is recommended
A minimum of 5 typed, proofread pages (approximately 1200 words)
A minimum of ONE primary source
A minimum of THREE reputable, critical secondary sources, excluding Wikipedia, CliffsNotes, Shmoop or any similar “free essay” type website
A Works Cited page, formatted in MLA style, that lists all works consulted and cited including the primary source(s)
MLA-style parenthetical citations

9. What is the role of women in three stories we have read? How are women portrayed?Explain
Use these stories from Ann Charters book an introduction to short fiction.
use the stories below: The yellow paper, The lady with the Pet Dog (joyce Oates), Girl ( Jamaica Kincaid).