The student may write on any appropriate, approved topic. Topic and initial bibliography typed, submitted for approval by a date to be announced in class. Failure to submit on time lowers grades one letter. Drafts may be submitted by a date to be announced in class. Completed paper is due by a date to be announced in class.
Research papers arise from an adequate bibliography and are properly noted throughout.
Students need to read and reflect upon a well-balanced bibliography prior to forming an opinion on the subject and prior to selecting a perspective. This balanced reading should be reflected throughout the paper, and all opinions, judgments and conclusions must be drawn from and supported by the research and careful reflection thereupon. Papers written without this careful reading and reflection are invariably inadequate disappointments both in their content and in their grade. The final examination will cover the entire work of the course with particular emphasis upon assigned readings and classroom discussions. Essays that do not reflect a thorough comprehension of the class work will be inadequate and receive below average grades.