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 Humanities - Research Guidelines
Humanities Research Assignment
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In college, the research paper is a way of life.  In fact, you will need to seek out reliable information and expert opinions to support just about any argument you make in college level writing.  This assignment will get you started in that mode.
Humanities has focused on surveying Western literature and culture from the time of the Greeks to present day.  This project will allow you to continue this study through your own research and writing.  Here it is. . .
Write a 2500+ word thesis essay that explores the INFLUENCE of some person or thing on any aspect or period of Western culture/society.  Draw on a minimum of 6 sources in your research and adhere to MLA format in your writing and documentation.

Requirements:

  • Title Page

  • Abstract

  • Table of Contents/Topic Outline

  • 2500+ word thesis essay

  • Works Cited page

  • 6+ non-encyclopedic sources (2 non-electronic)

  • MLA format for essay manuscript, referencing, and documentation

  • Use of graphics to enhance paper - about one per page, captioned