Who is August Wilson and how do his plays in The Pittsburgh Cycle—particularly Fences—reflect the society in which they are set? 

Source: Fences by August Wilson (pages 1270-1331)
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 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.