GUIDELINES TO ESSAY FOR BBL 3208 (PJJ, 1/2011-2012) Prepared by: Dr. Arbaayah Ali Termizi

Topics for essay* (40%) From the plays used in this course, you have to choose ONE protagonist and explain the reasons for your preference. Your essay must include specific references / examples from the play. Write an essay to compare and contrast the historical background of TWO Renaissance playwrights. Discuss whether their contrasting upbringing affected their works in any way. If you were to stage any one of the Renaissance plays discussed in this course, which one would you choose and explain the reasons for your choice. * Dateline : 2 weeks before the final examination date

General guidelines for Essay Essay is from five to ten pages long (A4), font 12, Times New Roman, double spacing with proper margin and grammatically comprehensible. The essay must have an introduction, body and conclusion. Citation to references must follow the MLA format. The content of your existing module is useful for the purpose of this assignment but the use of other references is encouraged.

What to do when you write the essay? Do not exceed the page limit (between 5-10 pages) Do adhere to the prescribed convention such as the font, pagination, and margin If you write more than required, the one grading might become strained and can’t be fair in the grading

Next, Do not write last minute and submit in the morning It will show that you do not have the time to edit your work properly Draft your paper straight away after you got the topic by accumulating materials

What more, Think about your topic thoroughly Do not simply skim through and write in the form of short note Do elaborate your points as instructed in the guideline Only provide subheadings when needed Do submit on the stipulated due date

If you are still not sure how to write the essay, Please refer to Kirszner, L.G. & Mandell, S.R. (eds.). Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing. 6th ed. Boston: Thomson. 2007 Chapter 38 – Reading and Writing about Drama