The Paper [70 pts.]
The following research-paper assignments are due this semester:
- a) Research topic with prelim. sources
- b) Annotated bibliography
- c) Research prospectus
- d) First draft of one, critical section of your paper and the Introduction
- e) First draft of the entire paper
- f) Review/feedback of classmates’ paper
- g) Final version of paper (i.e. Final Exam)
The following is a suggested pacing guide for assignments due this semester. Hard deadlines are marked as “Due.”
- W01 (Aug 19-23) >> Investigate possible research topics
- W02 (Aug 26-30) >> Investigate possible research topics; Begin work on a research plan.
- W03 (Sep 2-6) >> Bring to class: your in-progress research plan and a list of potential research topics with a preliminary list of sources (secondary: 4-6 books or journals; primary 2-3 artifacts)
- W04 (Sep 9-13) >> Due [9/10]: A selected research topic with a preliminary list of sources (secondary: 6-8 books or journals; primary 5-7 artifacts)
- W05 (Sep 16-20) >> Continue building your research collection; create an annotated bibliography for secondary sources [templates provided if needed]
- W06 (Sep 23-27) >> Due [9/24]: Annotated bibliography 6-8 books and/or academic articles; primary sources organized by type.
- W07 (Sep 30-Oct 4) >> Research & writing – fleshing out another section (or sections); re-assess thesis.
- W08 (Oct 7-11) >> Intensive writing – fleshing out another section (or sections); re-assess thesis; get ready for individual conference next week.
- W09 (Oct 14-18) >> *Fall Break* /Indiv.conferences / Work on research and writing for upcoming assignments.
- W10 (Oct 21-25) >> Intensive writing – Due [10/22]: Prospectus (guiding questions, preliminary thesis, working outline-paper structure) & List of primary source databases/collections.
- W11 (Oct 28-Nov 1) >> Intensive writing – work on all parts of the paper; update thesis; continue clarifying your main arguments for the Intro & Conclusion (focus on Intro).
- Due [10/29]: First draft of the one major section of your paper and your Intro section.
- W12 (Nov 4-8) >> Intensive writing – making edits; lab time to collaboratively work on edits.
- W13 (Nov 11-15) >> Due [11/14]: First draft of SS paper submitted to instructor, and to partner for peer review.
- W14 (Nov 18-22) >> Due [11/19 (and 21)] In-class pesearch presentations & peer-paper review submitted to partner and instructor [in-class assignment].
- W15 (Nov 25-29) >> Polishing your writing – checking citations (accuracy, Chicago/Turabian format), meeting requirements, grammar proofing, and cleaning up language (i.e. getting your strong ideas across clearly, without resorting to academic “fluff” – generalities – absolutes, etc.) *Thanksgiving Week*
- W16 (Dec 3) >> Last day of class; final opportunity to workshop ideas, fine tune, and ask questions.
Final Exam (Final Version of Your Research Paper) is due on Exam Day by the end of the exam period: T&Th section: Thursday Dec 5 2pm-4:30pm // T only section: Tuesday Dec 10 5pm-7:30pm
Zotero Notes [10 pts.]
There are 7 weeks of readings (not including the Closse book week), all of which have multiple reading selections. Your task this semester is to submit a reading analysis for 5 of the 7 possible weeks by leaving a “Note” for the readings in the HIS 4100 Zotero Group library. You choose the weeks to complete this assignment, which, of course, means you also take two (2) weeks off. [Each week’s submissions count up to 2 pts. for a total of up to 10 pts.]
Each reading analysis should be completed using the template in the “Directions” folder (#2). Complete the form for at two of the selections for the week.
NEW! >> Due to the effects of Hurrican Helene, you can make up any missing weeks without penalty. All Zotero Notes assignments, however, must be submitted by Dec 3.
Book Review [5 pts.]
One of our course textbooks is Isabella Cosse’s Mafalda. Her work delves into Argentina’s darkest periods – the military government of the late 1960s and the military junta that committed state acts of terrorism and atrocities between 1976 and 1982 – to examine the Argentine middle class from a decidedly unique perspective: through the famous comic strip Mafalda.
Cosse’s research paints a picture of how easily violence can be normalized by those who straddle in between the worlds of the elite and the working classes, but also how resistance could be subversive and difficult to prosecute.
Following examples of other academic book reviews, you will write a shorter version and post it on AsULearn.
Due 9/26/2024.
NEW! >> Late submissions welcome through October 10. In the event classes at ASU are cancelled October 7-11, book review is due no later than by Dec 3.
Research Presentation [5 pts.]
You will prepare an 8-10 min. presentation of your research work, which should include the following: how you settled on your topic, roadblocks in the research process, successes in the research process, types and qualities of sources, your main argument, and some discussion of your supporting points. Make sure to explain how your sources help support your claims. Finally, you will end your discussion with brief comments on the potential of your research to speak to other works of scholarship, possible avenues for further exploration, and, if possible, how technology might help with making your research (or publication) accessible to wide audiences.
After 3 successive presentations, a short Q&A section will follow.
Due 11/12 19 [and 11/21 for T&Th section; dates will be assigned]
Engagement [10 pts.]
Your engagement matters. It helps to build a shared learning community. Engagement includes regular attendance, but also the quality of contributions you offer to the class conversation. So, engagement implies doing the work (reading, taking notes, completing assignments) so you can offer something of value to the class discussions and activities.
