Select one of the banned or challenged books from the weblinks below. Read the book and write a research paper answering the following questions:
What is censorship? How does the idea of censorship connect to the subject of banning/challenging books?
Why has your novel been banned? Provide at least three examples from the book and in-depth analysis of these examples. Consider the themes and ideas the author was trying to convey as well as why people found the content objectionable.
How is/was the book defended by the author and/or other readers?
Do you think the novel should be banned or challenged? Why or why not? Support your opinion with examples from the book and your research on censorship. Be sure to consider the context in which it was challenged (i.e. high school curriculum, public library, etc.)
Your paper must be 3-5 double-spaced pages long (not including the cover and references pages) and include at least three sources. Your paper should include the following:
A cover page
An introductory paragraph that includes the name of your book, the author, a brief overview, and a thesis statement expressing your opinion on whether the book should be banned or not.
Body paragraphs with topic sentences and evidence from your sources. Each body paragraph should focus on only one supporting point.
APA-style in-text citations included with each quotation or paraphrase from a source
Your own insight and analysis (most of each paragraph should consist of your own words and ideas)
A conclusion discussing the significance of your topic
An APA-style References Page listing at least three sources (see the APA Resources folder in Resources in the menu to the left)
Standard American grammar and sentence structure
Select ONE book from the lists below to read and research. If you want to select a challenged/banned book.
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/classics
