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Description Source: Fences by August Wilson Prompt (what you are writing about): Who is August Wilson and how do his plays in The Pittsburgh Cycle—particularly Fences— reflect the society in which they are set? Writing Tasks:  Research August Wilson, his life, The Pittsburgh Cycle of plays, and how they reflect the eras in which the plays are set.  You must have at least four outside sources that are academic and reliable.  Create an essay that is 2 to 3 pages and analyzes the following criteria: o August Wilson’s life and accomplishments o The plays that are included in Wilson’s The Pittsburgh Cycle including brief summaries of each play. o Research on the era and location in which Fences is set.  This is a research essay and not an argumentative essay.  Include direct quotes and paraphrases from your researched information  Be sure that you have in-text citations and corresponding reference citations for all quoted material, paraphrased material, and newly researched material. Requirements:  Length and format: 2-3 pages.  The title page and reference page are also required, but they should not be factored into the 2-3 page length of the essay.  It should also be double-spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font, and with 1-inch margins. The essay should conform to APA formatting and citation style.  Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as “I,” “you,” “we,” etc.  Please use the above source and at least four outside sources to create a properly-formatted APA reference page.  Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and textual evidence.  Skills to be assessed with this assignment: researching abilities; APA formatting; ability to incorporate research fluidly into an essay format; proper formatting of in-text citations and reference citations; choosing academic and reliable sources for use in a formal essay  Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use in-text citations for direct quotes, paraphrases, and new information.