A revised paragraph or two introducing your puzzle, why it is important, what your thesis about the puzzle or problem is, and justifying your interdisciplinary approach to it. (10%for thesis + 10% for other elements) A page or two describing the perspective being applied to the problem in detail its origins and development, focus, methods, normative orientation (if any), and epistemology (standards for determining when we can finally say we know the answer to the puzzle). (20%) An 1000-1600 word application of your perspective using at least threeacademic sources(peer-reviewed articles, scholarly books, or the other sources that qualify in your disciplines) from each ofat least two different disciplines. (50%) A conclusion which describes how well your thesis explains the information you have gathered, and where you should go fromhere. (5%) Proper citation throughout, along with a works cited or bibliography page. (up to 20% deduction if not consistently in the chosen citation style)
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