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Author Study Mini Research Project:

Directions: Research and present one “short story author” of your choice (O. Henry, Maupassant, Connell, or Hurst). Create a timeline demonstrating your research and the authors influence in the writing world. Write a paragraph in MLA format reflecting on what you found most interesting in your research.

Timeline Requirements: 1. Picture of the Author 2. Author’s name in BOLD lettering 3. Dates of both birth and death 4. A quote you author is famous for 5. Create a timeline of 10 significant events in the author’s life. 7. Works Cited Page - All information must be cited on the back of the sheet that includes ALL sources used for timeline AND reflective paragraph.

Author Reflection Requirements: 1. One paragraph 5-8 sentences, explaining what you found most interesting about the author. 2. MLA format 3. Must include at least 1 in text citation. 4. MUST be uploaded to turnitin.com Example:

William Shakespeare April 23, 1564 – April 23, 1616

“All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players” ~ Shakespeare.

1599, he became part 1616 Shakespeare died from From December 1592 until owner in the most unknown causes. He was Julius Caesar was On November 28, 1582 he December 1593 10,675 prestigious public buried in Stratford-upon-Avon, written in 1599 married Anne Hathaway. died from the plague. playhouse in London, Warwickshire. the Globe.

May 26, 1583 their first December 1594, becomes Shakespeare chose enchantment Romeo and Juliet, it was first daughter Susanna was part of the Lord Queen Elizabeth I and magic as the world he wished Born in April, 1564 in performed in 1594 or 1595. baptized. Chamberlain’s Men. died on 24 March to dramatize in The Tempest Stratford-upon-Avon, 1603 of blood (probably written in 1611). Warwickshire. poisoning. Name: Date: Period:

Author Study Mini Research Note Taking Guide Directions: Complete the following note sheet to assist you in creating your timeline project. Your research MUST come from a Library Database Source associated with the author you have selected. You must complete the Works Cited information FIRST. You are required to find at least TWO sources.

Type of Works Cited In-Text Citation Entry “Article Title.” Website Title. Sponsor/Publisher, Publication Date. Medium. Access Date. (“Navajo”) Online Reference EXAMPLE: “Navajo.” Reference.com. Dictionary.Com, LLC, 2010. Web. 21 Aug. 2008.

Source #1:

Source #2

1. Author:

2. Dates of birth and death with specific locations:

3. Influential quote:

4. Noticeable events in author’s life with dates: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

5. Books/stories author published with dates: a. b. c. d. e. f.

6. Schools author attended: a. b. c.

7. Three things you found most interesting or important a. b. c.