Religion and Ethnicity Religion and Ethnicity
 Research Paper
Assignment
 Write an academic paper on the topic you have been researching over the past few weeks.  Bear in mind the general guidelines explained on the research project assignment page, particularly the points regarding topic focus, religious studies approach, and the question of ethnicity.

Cite your sources using simplified parenthetical references:
For book citations, include the author's/editor's last name and page number(s); for example, (Molloy 123) or (Smith 54, 57-58).

For Internet citations, include an abbreviated title; for example, (Ethnicity).

Append a bibliography, listing only those items you have read or reviewed personally.  Your bibliography should include at least six sources, all of them written by qualified authors and published by reputable presses/websites, including at least three printed books and/or journal articles.

Give your paper an original and fitting title, with capitalization that follows academic conventions:  in general, capitalize the first word of the title (and subtitle, if applicable) as well as all subsequent words except articles, conjunctions, and prepositions.

"Sign" your paper by appending your name and the word count to the end of your report; for example:
Wanda Goodgrade
3587 words

Use a word processor to draft your paper, with single-spaced paragraphs and an extra paragraph break between paragraphs (like the layout of this webpage).  Be sure to save a copy for your own records.
Submission
 Post your research paper by following these instructions:
Go to the homepage for this course's ezboard community.

Click on the "Research Papers" forum under the "Research Projects" category heading.

Click on the "New Topic" button.

Copy-and-paste your title from your word processor to the "Subject" box.  Copy-and-paste your paper from your word processor to the "Comment" box.

Be sure there is a blank line (an extra paragraph break) between paragraphs.  If  you want to double-check your spelling, click on the "Spell Check" button.

Click on the "Add Post" button.

Verify that your research paper was posted by clicking on its title (in the "Topic" column).

You can edit any of your own posts by clicking on the "Edit Post" (checkmark) button.  If you accidentally post your work in the wrong place, correct this using the edit function by deleting the contents of the "Comment" box and entering "ERROR" in the "Subject" box.
Criteria
 A satisfactory research paper meets the following criteria:
Substantive paper demonstrating your academic research, your understanding of the religious studies approach, and your ability to shed light on the relationship between religion and ethnicity.

Polished prose not burdened by distracting errors:  each word spelled and used correctly; each sentence built on proper punctuation and grammar; each paragraph addressing a coherent and unified point; the entire essay offering an organized exposition of your subject.

Bibliographic citations in Chicago/Turabian style (including Internet sources, if applicable).
At least 3500 words of text, with an original and fitting title that is properly capitalized and a signature consisting of your name and the word count.

This assignment is worth 75 points.
Gradebook
 Prof. Treat will record your gradebook entry manually.

The deadline for this assignment is Wednesday 4:00 p.m.
© 2005 by James Treat