For the sourced paper assignment, due at the end of the term, students will find their own primary text (diary, short story, film, novel, artwork, etc.) and some related scholarly critique or published commentary on that source. Students will be required to use both primary and secondary sources. There is no maximum number of secondary sources you should consult, but more than five would be overkill for this project. At least two of your secondary sources must be scholarly books or articles you have found yourself (but you may also include relevant course readings, if applicable). Book reviews, encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, and similar materials do not count as secondary sources for this assignment but may aid you as you do the research and writing. You should have at least one primary sources as well. The source can be from Japan, China, or Korea etc. but should be related to gender and the major themes of the class: philosophy, patriarchy, & people. (The source will need to be contextualized for the final paper, so make sure that you can track the origins of the source you pick.) The sourced paper must identify a general subject area, a specific topic within the general subject area, a research question and an answer to your research question that identifies and explores primary sources. The sourced paper must be organized into lucidly ordered and expressed paragraphs, with a clear introduction and conclusion, and observe to the following: The Introduction (of no more than two paragraphs) should contain: a clear thesis statement that is (ideally) a single sentence articulating the core argument that goes beyond what is simply obvious about the texts discussed that is grounded in the historical period under consideration a clear statement of the topic some hint as to the structure the essay will take The Body of essay should continue the argument presented in the thesis. No paragraph may have fewer than three sentences, or be longer than one page. All paragraphs should have a clear organizing idea, be internally cohesive and logically organized together. Transitions and/or section breaks for paragraphs and sections should be used effectively Evidence should be presented and analyzed in support of thesis. Evidence used should be from a variety of sources Each paragraph should contribute to the thesis and be clearly connected to it. The Concluding paragraph should not simply be a repetition of things said before, but a summation of your final thoughts on the topic and sources that helps the reader to understand the take-home message of your research. More generally the paper should include a clear demonstration of your understanding of the scholarly terms and concepts used as well as the literature on the topic. There should be precise use and concrete mention of specific dates, places, events, and people (rather than reliance on generalizations). The sourced paper must include proper citations (using footnotes) of all materials referenced and a bibliography attached to the end of the essay in Chicago Manual of Style format. Finally, the sourced paper must be carefully proofread and corrected for spelling, grammar, syntax, and coherence and submitted on time to the BlackBoard site. The paper will be graded in terms of three features: Content and Discipline Knowledge: Students will write a paper that demonstrates a detailed understanding of the events, people, and/or ideas discussed and a broad knowledge of the correct cultural context, including what other scholars have already written, in order to analyze these specific events, people and/or ideas. Students will demonstrate an ability to use appropriate technology to find appropriate primary and secondary sources and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the sources for their research. Critical Thinking: Students will evaluate the evidence/arguments in a variety of (primary and/or secondary) sources. Students will synthesize and analyze these sources in such a way that they are able to reach new conclusions that are not immediately obvious from the sources Written Communication: Students will write a paper that has a clear thesis, evidence organized into logical sections, and a conclusion. Students will write a paper that demonstrates the ability to use English for written expression at the college level.
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