Final Paper

This paper will be due Friday 21 November, 2003.

Here are some guidelines for the paper.

Your paper should be synthetic. It should tie together or reflect upon some of the broad themes we've be discussing in this course. You should make reference to at least two of our readings or discussion topics.
The paper can be about any of the topics or issues we've been discussing in class. Choose something that you care about.
In your essay you should contain some significant analysis; don't just summarize what we've done.
You should take a stand; stake out some territory.
Your paper should be five to six pages in length.
When you write, you should have a clear audience in mind. It could be other people in this class, other students at COA, people from your hometown, the readership of a newspaper, etc.
If you refer to readings (which you probably should), be sure to cite them thoroughly.
Your paper should be typed or word-processed.
Your writing should be clear; use "correct" usage. Grammar and overall clarity factor into your evaluation. The writing can be quite informal, but should still read ok.
I'd be happy to read over and comment upon drafts of your paper before you hand in the final version.
Working with a writing tutor is strongly recommended, and is often fun.

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