Throughout the fifteen weeks of our course, you will be working toward a two-part research-based project: Part One is a 20-25 page research paper that will contain a minimum of 15 sources. Those 15 sources will be comprised of at least two primary sources, three book, three academic journal/periodical, and two online resources, plus others as you see fit. Of those sources, as well, two of them should be non-textual: an image, graph, chart, diagram. Part Two is a professional level presentation poster/slide that fully summarizes your paper in one large poster that is meticulously prepared and mounted, suitable for display. Following the presentation slide , you will do a 10-minute oral presentation on your paper.
The choice of the subject is mostly entirely yours; however, I will encourage you to discover a subject from within your own college major or program. As well, we will discuss as a class your subject and suggest what we may think is a strong subject choice. Among the goals of this assignment is the opportunity to begin exploring the writing in your field; the paper you produce may then be a practical activity that you may continue to work with and build upon as you progress in your major.
Your subject should be argumentative (refutation, stance, or problem/solution), with a strong element of analytical proof.
I need the paper to follow that outline. I can add in the interviews myself.
