Library Research Assignment: Students will write one 6 page argumentative essay using the data from researching three different civilizations. The analysis should trace a theme. For example, topics might include themes such as “Methods of Warfare in Ancient China, the Aztec Empire, and Ancient Babylonia”; “The Impact of Geography on the Development of Civilization in China, Africa, and South America”; Techniques of Mothering in Africa, Japan, and the Early Americas”; or “Slavery in Rome, Africa, and Eastern Europe.”
A preliminary approval process (a “proposal”) must be completed by all students for this assignment. This is comprised of a one page iteration of the student’s topic, research question, thesis, and rationale. These preliminary approvals MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO FRIDAY OF WEEK VII.
All topics must be limited to the pre-1500CE era. All essays must be thoroughly researched and cited. I expect at least 6 outside (beyond the required texts) sources. All sources must be either peer reviewed academic sources (journals) or publications of academic scholars. No “open” internet websites, encyclopedias (especially Wikipedia), or dictionaries can be used as citations whatsoever. MLA style is required.
please when you get the topic email me the topic as soon as possible. And by next week a proposal of one page iteration of the topic, research question, thesis, and rationale.
