The paper should demonstrate your ability to make a strong thesis and a coherent argument for an interpretive or critical position on a question, reading, theme, argument, and/or concept. The paper should be: concise (be as succinct as possible and remain within the limits of the assignment – three complete pages); accurate (do not distort or misrepresent the key ideas); focused (present the author’s main argument or points without going into detail, while still citing the text to support your argument. the paper must include citations and a bibliography. MLA Format