Straight from the syllabus (I have downloaded instructions):
The purpose of each paper is to demonstrate your comprehension of the various ideas studied in a given unit. You will be required to demonstrate this comprehension through three strategies within your paper:
• Review: Provide a brief summary (in your own words) of the theorist’s main argument, drawing from two primary source readings from the unit. You may include context information or refer to the secondary textbook as needed. Be sure to synthesize across readings to arrive at an understanding of the theoretical perspective.
• Evidence: You must find textual evidence from the primary sources to supplement your summary, with at least one quote per reading. These selected quotes should fit into the larger argument of the paper. Quotes must be cited and documented with page numbers, and should be integrated into the paper’s narrative. Standalone quotes are not acceptable.
• Application: Draw from a contemporary example or instance from your life and apply the theory, linking the example to the concepts from review (above). If the theorist were to look at your example, what conclusions would he or she likely draw? How does the theory contribute to our understanding, and what can we gain from this new perspective?
