| Stage
1: Choose a paper topic. I want you to write a research paper
about a specific topic in Modern Latin American history. Try to find
a topic that accords with your interests. Also consider what you will
be asked to do in stages 2 through 6. Think about whether the library
has much material on your topic, or whether you can get more information
through inter-library loan. If you don't know where to start looking,
come see me as soon as possible. In terms of concrete work
for this stage, you only have to do one thing: write a paper that
describes your topic and explains why it is worth a paper. Due Monday,
February 9. See the assignment
sheet. |
| Stage
2: Bibliography. Describe the secondary and primary works
that you currently believe are the most relevant to your topic. Explain
why you think they are relevant. Your paper should be 2-3 pages in
length and should be accompanied by a title page. It is due 26 February.
See the assignment sheet
for more details. |
| Stage
3: Source Analysis. Analyze the main arguments that scholars have
made on your topic. Due 13 March. See the
assignment sheet for more details. |
| Stage
4: Argument. In two pages, summarize your argument. What is your
main claim and how can you support your claim. It is due April 9.
See the assignment sheet
for more details. |
| Stage
5: Introduction. Write a clear introduction for your paper. See
the assignment sheet for
more details. Your introduction should be 1-2 pages in length and
should be accompanied by a title page. It is due April 24. |
| Stage
6: Final Draft. This might appear self-explanatory, but I want
you to do some specific things. Your final
version is due on May 7. |