Research Essay #3
Snapshot
Research Prompt #3
Text/Source Requirements
(Choose from the list to the right):
“Rez Life: An Indian’s Journey Through Reservation Life” by David Treuer (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg. 651 – 665)
“The Loneliness of the Interconnected” – Charles Seife (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg. 289 – 302)
“Beyond Outrage” by Robert Reich (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg. 399-406)
“I Just Wanna Be Average” by Mike Rose (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg. 123 – 135)
“Learning to Read” by Malcolm X (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg. 161 – 169)
“Looking for Work” by Gary Soto
“Sam Walton/Jay Z” by George Packer (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg. 350 – 361)
“Land of the Giants” by Alex Tizon (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg. 645 – 651 )
“Quandaries of Misrepresentation” by Mona El-Ghobashy (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg.
“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid (Colombo, Cullen & Lisle, pg.
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Formatting/Citation
MLA format, in-text and parenthetical citations
Length
5 FULL pages
Using your best writing skills, draft a 5 page essay in MLA format in which you address the topic below:
Many refugees and immigrants come to the United States in search of a dream. After reading texts about experiences in America, you will analyze the ways in which immigrants or refugees from ONE country successfully or unsuccessfully achieve that dream.
You must have:
1. Introduction (with a thesis)
2. Body paragraphs (with topic sentences and supporting details from sources)
3. Conclusion
Sources with specific or technical information are required and must be documented using MLA format. You may ONLY use the sources above.