Posts by Alex0713

Alex0713

Feb 24, 2007

Research Papers / How to write a research paper on a novel? [5]

Thank you very much for the help. I was a little worried at first that I may not find enough information, but what you said about it being a famous novel really comforted me. I checked with a classmate; it turns out I was on the right track.

Thank you again for the help. =)

Alex0713

Feb 23, 2007

Research Papers / How to write a research paper on a novel? [5]

I would say it's interpretation of themes presented in the book. We had to write a thesis statement before hand, and the main part of it was to include the main themes.

Alex0713

Feb 22, 2007

Research Papers / How to write a research paper on a novel? [5]

Hello everyone. I am new to the forums and in need of help.

I am a high school student, and my current assignment is to write a research paper on a novel that was earlier assigned to us. How do I go about doing this? I wouldn't imagine it to be like a normal research paper, on a solid topic where you would find information and write it down. (With citations, or course.) :)

Do you use information you've researched as a guideline and not actually use any information from it? The sample papers I was given are somewhat bleak. It seems that the writer used the criticisms and interpretations from recourses on their book then matched it with quotes from the actual novel. But I am most likely wrong.

I am in a panic. Any input would be very appreciated.

P.S. The novel in question is [I]The Sun Also Rises[I] by Ernest Hemingway if that makes any difference.