This assignment asks you to expand on the literature review from your research proposal (see attached Final). You must find additional sources, so that you have a total of at least eight scholarly sources. Your expanded literature review should take the form of a coherent whole that discusses what is already known on the topic and culture, and what your research will add. You will also refine your research question into a succinct thesis statement that incorporates anthropological theory. An example of a Literature Review (attached) is provided here for your review. Be sure to review the annotation in the sample because it provides guidance that will help you when you write your own literature
Submit the following in a single document:
- A thesis statement for the project. After having completed several hours of fieldwork you are now ready to move from vague questions to a concrete draft of the thesis statement for the fieldwork and Ethnographic Paper. You may have begun with a vague question or idea such as, “I want to observe the culture of homeless people in Central Park.” After having spent several hours completing participant-observation and an ethnographic interview, you are now ready to move to a more sophisticated level of inquiry. The thesis statement for your ethnography should utilize anthropological or social theory to generate more subtle social and cultural inquiry. Theoretical concepts and frameworks will be part of moving from analysis to interpretation in your Final Paper: it is the framework that situates your study in general anthropological theories about how cultures work. You may need to review your notes and text from your prior theory course. Examples of thesis statements might be, “I will argue that Douglas’ theory of ‘matter out of place’ applies to homeless people in Central Park, and that homeless are categorized by non-homeless as ‘matter out of place’” or “I wish to discuss how the use of space by homeless people in the park reflects larger cultural constructions of ‘purity’ and ‘danger.’”
- An expanded literature review encompassing at least eight scholarly sources and explaining the theoretical concepts or framework
The Literature Review and Theory assignment
- Must at least six double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must use at least eight scholarly sources in addition to the course
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
- Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Requirements Description:
Presents a Thesis Statement that Incorporates Anthropological Theory
Presents a succinct thesis statement that incorporates relevant anthropological theory.
Expands on the Literature Review from the Research Proposal
Thoroughly expands on the literature review from the research proposal.
Reading: Comprehension
Distinguishes probable implications of the text for contexts, perspectives, or issues outside the assigned task or beyond the author’s explicit message.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
