– Course paper is a piece of writing aimed at demonstrating its author’s capacity for
independent research and analysis. The paper must not be prescriptive, normative, or fully
descriptive. It must address a puzzle and/or seek to answer a research question.
– Conclusion (usually no more than 500 words) must summarize the argument of the
paper.
– Course paper must use footnotes (not endnotes) for references and include a list of cited
sources and literature. Any consistent style may be used for footnotes and the list of cited
works. Students are advised to use double spacing and Times New Roman 12 for font.
– Introduction to the course paper ( 500-1000 words, no more) must contain an explanation
of the puzzle, problem, or research question addressed in the paper. It must explain the
structure of the paper: the sequence of steps undertaken in pursuit of the answer to the
research question.
