Assignments

Each student will also be expected to complete one substantial research paper on a topic of their choosing. These papers may take one of two forms. They can either be based on an original reading of primary materials, or they may be a well-developed historiographical essay which reviews the literature on a particular topic in depth. In either case, these papers should be on the order of 15-20 pages - and absolutely no longer than 25. Preliminary bibliographies will be due by session 7, and a five page presentation of the major issues in the literature is due on session 10. The final draft of the paper is due 3 days after session 13 and this draft may incorporate wholly the text written for the April assignment. Students may choose to submit a draft of their papers at least a week and a half in advance and I will be happy to comment on them.

Sample Student Work

Sample work appears courtesy of the student indicated below. Used with permission.

STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS
Virginia Corless (2003)

Literature Review (PDF)

Preliminary Bibliography (PDF)

Final Bibliography (PDF)

Anonymous Student (2004)

Literature Review (PDF)

Preliminary Bibliography (PDF)

Final Bibliography (PDF)