The purpose of this research paper is to gain a deeper understanding of Joyce Carol Oates' "Where Are You Going. Where Have You Been?" You will do this by referring to outside sources, learning to incorporate your voice/ analysis with those of experts, and employing MLA guidelines for citation and documentation. Keep in mind that you are writing an argumentative, not an informative, research paper. That is to say, just like your other essays, this research paper requires a thesis statement that you will be proving.
Sources:
"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" is the primary source for this essay, which means that all analysis must be connected to the story. You must also use two to three secondary sources, each coming from
- a book, published journal, or newspaper,
- an article from the Rutgers library's database, and
- a reputable internet site.
(You may double up on only one of these types of sources.)