In addition to being written at college level, your essay must meet the following criteria.
Include an introduction with a clear thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Use at least three quotes from the book.
Use formal language and the third person, avoiding personal anecdotes and eliminating all references to yourself at all (I believe, in my opinion, etc).
When citing your sources, use MLA style for literary essays.
Minimum 850 words (more complex topics might require more)
Language: This is a composition class — your writing and grammar count.
Use specific supporting details from the book and at least two from outside sources. Go to the Miami Dade Databases (not Google) for your sources.
The following are not acceptable sources:
Class Lecture Notes
Textbooks
Study Guides (SparkNotes, Cliff Notes, BookRags etc.)
Wikipedia/ Encyclopedias
Dictionaries
Popular Magazines (People, Glamour etc.)
Popular information websites such as about.com or Ask.com
Personal Blogs