Term papers
Introduction to Latin America
Dr. Medina
Term Papers
Themes:
- Any text related to Latin American. You can choose your oral presentation topic.
- It must relate to the humanities (art, literature, film, documentaries, children's literature, comics, and so forth) but it can include a social science element to support the analysis.
- It must include border theory or the presentation of the “Other” as the theoretical framework.
- Dr. Medina must approve your topic. Please get his approval before you start working on the paper.
Paper format: Papers must conform to the following criteria:
- Length: 2500 - 2750 words, approximately 5 - 6 pages, if using a Times Roman 12 cpi type font.
- Typed, double spaced
- Use correct and proper rules of grammar and style
- Follow the current MLA style. Please consult the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (2001) for information on cover pages, page numbering, documenting your sources, designing a list of work cited, etc. The Ekstrom Library Reference Center has a copy available for students perusal.
- The list of work cited and the paper itself must show that you researched the topic.
Deadlines: (Submit them via Blackboard, please)
1. Monday, Oct 19: Select a topic and notify Dr. Medina, in writing, of your selection.
2. Monday, Nov 2: Turn in your thesis statement, tentative title and bibliography
3. Monday, Nov 23: First draft due
4. Monday, Dec 7: Presentation draft due.