3-4 pages with a title and page numbers Times New Roman, 12 pt. font MLA format The thing about writing research paper is that the entire project is a work of comparisons and paired sources all knit together with ample amounts of close reading. Paper 1 condenses this process by comparing the TWO assigned texts we’ve examined so far. The goal here is to practice effective quotation, paraphrasing, and close reading. You are not expected to do secondary research for the paper, but are certainly welcome if so inspired. Pick a side between the two authors. Do you agree with Orwell who argues for more accessible academic speech that avoids pretense and useless vague verbiage? Or do you side with Young who argues that different types of English should be embraced? General Guidelines: 1) In the opening paragraph, this paper should have a strong, critical argument that goes beyond surface observations. Introduce the texts the paper will analyze. *Tip 1: Identify the texts you are analyzing and explain the impact or consequences your argument will have for your readers. Be careful to avoid generalizations and stereotypes! 2) The subsequent (body) paragraphs should analyze specific passages from your texts to demonstrate how you’ve arrived at your argument and interpretations. *Tip 2: Analyze don’t summarize! This is not a book report. Make points throughout the paper that relate to your argument using keywords from your opening paragraph. 3) You will need to incorporate direct quotations from the texts you analyze.