primary source presentations

You're all likely familiar with the Norton Critical Editions of novels often used in English classes. For example, take a look at the NCE for the eighteenth-century classic, The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (1771), paying particular attention to the table of contents. Notice the types of information that appear in these editions in tandem with the text; these are the kinds of details you'll be looking for in this assignment.

Primary source presentations should include the following:

• original publication details
• notable editions, illustrations, adaptations
• pertinent information about the author
• pertinent historical context/timeline
• a series of at least 10 probing questions about the text to generate class discussion

Presenters will be responsible for managing and maintaining class discussion, at least for the first 20 minutes. Findings must be loaded in the Google Drive before class time on the assigned date we will discuss the short story.

Reminders:

• All sources must be properly cited using a modified MLA format. Footnotes are allowed when necessary.
• While the information above will be typed in a Google Document and shared with the class, presenters are discouraged from merely reading the content of the text on the electronic page. Talk us through your findings.
• Please resist simply googling the title of the work. While it can be helpful, this method does not equate to viable academic research.