be sure that you present a clear and cohesive argument with specific evidence from your text, and other sources if you so choose, to back up your claims. Because this is such a short paper, you should limit your direct quotations to no more than two. be sure that you present a clear and cohesive argument with specific evidence from your text, and other sources if you so choose, to back up your claims. Because this is such a short paper, you should limit your direct quotations to no more than two. be sure that you present a clear and cohesive argument with specific evidence from your text, and other sources if you so choose, to back up your claims. Because this is such a short paper, you should limit your direct quotations to no more than two. Your essay should be 2-3 pages long, typed, double spaced, with parenthetical citations and a works cited page. You may format your paper in MLA or APA formatting, whatever you are most comfortable with will work for me. Your essay should be 2-3 pages long, typed, double spaced, with parenthetical citations and a works cited page. You may format your paper in MLA or APA formatting, whatever you are most comfortable with will work for me. Your essay should be 2-3 pages long, typed, double spaced, with parenthetical citations and a works cited page. You may format your paper in MLA or APA formatting, whatever you are most comfortable with will work for me.