Overview
Guidelines for the Research paper from Topic Selection and Outline to Research Paper Submission.
One research paper will be completed during the semester. Papers will be evaluated for Clarity, Content, Comprehension, Critical Understanding, Organization of Information and Formatting
Step 1 You will choose a project topic from the list given below . Submit your proposed topic and Outline by the due date. Once the topic and outline is approved by me, you are not allowed to change the topic. In some case I may give feedback with recommendations that must be considered when writing your paper.
Make sure your outline includes the following
- Topic : Specific, Analytical and within the chronological perimeters of this course an example would be Examining the Code of Hammurabi from the Feminist perspective. or Comparing Daoism with Buddhism: Similarities and Differences with a focus on modern day relevance of each philosophy.
- Thesis Statement: Should be in third person and detailed
- Content break up: sub-topics on how you intend to research your content. One to 2 sentences on each
- Five academic sources. Ensure they are a mix of books, journals, and academic websites (not more than one video, and not more than one encyclopedia)
Heads up: An academic website usually ends with a .gov, or .org, or.edu
Step 2 Write and submit a Research Paper . Papers must be 4-5 content pages long and an additional Works Cited page. The paper will be composed either in APA or MLA format. This paper will be checked for plagiarsm. Ensure you include In-text citations and a Works Cited page.
Expectations for sources: A minimum of 5 sources (i.e., books, journal articles, encyclopedias, websites, etc.) You may use no more than one encyclopedia article and one website.
Sample Research Topics: Legacy of Hindu Religion
Comparing the battles of Marathon and Chaeronea with a focus on Impact and Significance
Education in Ancient China compared to Ancient Greece between 500 BCE-500CE
A historical analysis of Julius Caesar from a modern lens
The Impact of the Crusades on Medieval Islam
Arts & Culture in Medieval Japan compared to Arts and Culture in medieval China
The role of women in an ancient society is one that you may select.
Gender Roles in an ancient society that you may select.
Comparing Epicureanism with Cynicism
Examining the Code of Hammurabi from the Feminist perspective.
Comparing Daoism with Buddhism: Similarities and Differences with a focus on modern day relevance of each philosophy.