1. No first or second person language.
2. Write in the present tense when discussing literature.
3. Use first and last names, and then refer to the character as they were most called in the novel. Atticus Finch, then Atticus is fine.
4. Avoid contractions - don't is do not, can't is cannot.
5. Be clear, formal and practical. Avoid using slang or idiomatic expressions in general academic writing. Why? Remember: y'all, cool or feeling blue or idiomatic expressions "pull someone's leg," "spill the beans," and "something smells fishy" should not be used in formal academic writing. These words make your writing sound informal, and hence, less credible. Furthermore, for non-native speakers of English, these expressions may prove more difficult to understand because of their non-literal nature. Remember the aliens!
6. Indent each paragraph. There should be four indentations (thus four paragraphs).
7. Must avoid phrases that refer to the essay, or parts of the essay, itself. For example:
-In this essay
-This essay will prove
-In the following paragraph
-This quote shows...this example proves
8. Use key words from the question to make your claim (thesis).
9. Use specific, exact and detailed examples from the novel to back up your claims. Know character names, where they were, what they were discussing, why they were discussing it, and why the chosen example proves your claim. Show me your knowledge of the novel is specific, accurate and encompassing.
10. Use transitions to create flow and connect your points, ideas and paragraphs.
GOOD LUCK!
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