To help prepare for those discussions students are advised to consider the following questions as they read. The purpose of the research paper is to encourage the student to investigate a topic of particular interest to the student. Proposals identifying a topic and research plan are to be submitted to the instructor no later than September 27. Research papers are due December 6. There will be three take-home essay examinations.
Essays are to be six to seven typed, double-spaced pages in length.
The essay examination questions are stated below. The first and second take-home examination are due in class October 18 and November 29 respectively. This question has three parts. Be sure to answer each part. This question has three parts.