Essay Assignment
Length: 1000 words.
Write a research paper on an author of southwest literature. Choose an author from the attached list of authors.
Your paper should have 5 sections:
1) Introduction: Introduce your author. Provide a brief bio on the author's personal and professional life.
2) Explain the importance of the genre of Southwest Literature.
3) Descibe the author's preferred genre within Southwest Literature (For example: Poetry, mystery, nonfiction, etc). Discuss examples of the author's work.
4) What is the author's impact within the world of Southwest Literature? What makes the author's work stand out?
5) Closing: Closing paragraph(s) on your author's importance and impact in the world of Southwest Literature.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.