It has to bring in new points and will have to make use of at least two other scholarly sources. You can also choose to write a research proposal. There you have to propose a feasible project to decide between competing claims presented by Kumar. Again, you will have to use at least two outside sources. You will also have to be fairly specific about the details of your project.
Papers are due at the time of the final.
You will also have to present your paper topic to the class.