Course Requirements 2007: (please check back, as these may be updated)

    1. Paper 1 (5 page) 20%
    2. Paper 2 (10 page) 25%
    3. MidTerm Exam 20%
    4. Final Exam 25%
    5. In-Class Quizzes : 10%

Papers

One five-page and one ten-page research paper are required. Before you begin writing your paper, you are required to turn in a one page Outline that outlines the topic you will be addressing. In your Outline, you should also include a preliminary list of references.

Paper assignments will be distributed in class.

Paper 1 Assignment: 5 Page Assignment (Papers should be about 5 pages (5-7) excluding figures, endnotes, and bibliography. A separate page with bibliography of sources is required.

* Paper 1 Assignment (Download PDF )

Outline & Sources due:• October 12, 2007 (Fri) 12 noon PAPER 1 - via Blitz to your TA

Final Draft (5-7 pages) due: - October 19, 2007 (Fri) 12 noon
- Hardcopy to Room 209 MacLean, plus digital file via Blitz to karen.thurston@Dartmouth.EDU (TBA)

Paper 2 Assignment: 10 Page Assignment (Papers should be about 10 pages (9-12) excluding figures, endnotes, and bibliography. A separate page with bibliography of sources is required.

Enclosed please find the rubric that we'll be using for grading the second paper as well as a sample of an excellent paper. Good luck with your research. We look forward to reading about your great ideas.

Outline & Sources due:• November 16 2007 (Fri) 12 noon - via Blitz to your TA

Final Draft (5-7 pages) due: - November 28, 2007 (Wed) 12 noon
- Hardcopy to Room Room 209 MacLean Hall, plus digital file via Blitz to karen.thurston@Dartmouth.EDU (TBA).

Your TA should be helpful in answering any questions you may have about the assignment. If you have additional questions, please contact Prof Robbie email.)

Late papers are strongly discouraged. A late paper will lose one full letter grade for each day it is late. Any paper turned in more than three days late will not be accepted. If you have a legitimate problem or medical excuse, please contact Prof Robbie email.) as early as possible for accommodation.

Recommendations for Paper Writing -

In your papers we'll be looking for solid research, imagination, and really good writing (clear and well organized). To help maintain good paper organization, you are strongly encouraged to Use APA format.

Format Requirements:

Use APA format with headings and standard citations. A separate page with bibliography of sources is required. Please use line spacing of 1.5, standard margins, and 11pt or 12 pt type.

  1. Create an outline before you begin writing,
  2. Use outline topics as headings to organize your paper [APA Formatting Style],
  3. Use the paragraph as unit of organization .

Outlines:

In the outlines you should explain:

  1. The topic you are going to address.
  2. Why you chose this topic
  3. The approach you are going to take to address this topic.
  4. List of Sources you intend to use
updated 10-10-07