Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Your final research papers

In class on Monday, I handed out FINAL PAPER TOPICS. I'll embed the file below for those of you who weren't in class.

Please pay special attention to the instructions at the top of the document; this paper is different from previous papers in terms of the number of pages, the guidelines for references, etc. The subject matter for these papers is different from that of previous papers, but please note that your approach should be the same: I'm still looking for you to take sides on a given issue with a strong thesis statement, and then set out to systematically prove it.

For most of these questions, you'll need to do some preliminary research before you can come up with a thesis statement. FOR CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, you must bring in:
--a draft thesis statement
--an annotated list of references/sources that you used while formulating this thesis statement
--a list of other references/sources you plan to consult as you go forward with your research.
Please note that a rough draft is due on Monday, and then your final papers are due two days later--so the more you do now, the better position you'll be in then.

PLEASE NOTE, Wednesday we are meeting in the library. I've reserved room 120--the classroom where we did our library orientation at the beginning of the semester--for the class period. We will meet in the lobby at 5:00 and make our way there together. For those of you who are late, please proceed directly to room 120.

Final Paper Topics

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