[SOLVED] Ancient Egypt’s Religion
Final Project: Research Paper Purpose Learners will write a research paper analyzing a historical topic covered in the course, demonstrating the ability to locate sources, and clearly communicate an argument that analyzes complex historical questions. Objectives Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a historically relevant topic/question Demonstrate research skills by providing relevant information to support their interpretation and argument of historical question Details Students will begin by selecting a topic of their choice covered during the course Students will then develop an historically relevant question that analyzes various aspects of Western Civilizations Students will need to develop questions that address questions of how or why rather than factually based questions, students want to an analytical essay and not a report Students must then locate at least 10 sources (5 primary and 5 secondary) that will assist them in answering their question(s) Primary source material includes sources from the period being studied and can include, but are not limited to: letters, histories, journals, paintings, architecture, sculpture, etc. Acceptable secondary source material would include, but not limited to scholarly journal articles, appropriate scholarly databases and websites (official museums and libraries), historical documentaries that demonstrate rigorous scholarly research, etc. Students should consult the assigned reader, online librarian, or instructor for assistance in obtaining sources Students will then write a formal 2500-3000-word analytical essay that presents a clear argument or thesis that may be supported by secondary and primary sources Essays should be submitted as a PDF or DOCX Format should include Times New Roman 12-in font, standard margins, and double spaced Proper citations should be used for all references made to sources along with a Works Cited page using the Chicago style Throughout the course students will submit a topic proposal following the instructions presented in Module 3 Students will also submit an annotated bibliography as instructed in Module 7 Grading This assignment is worth 100 points and 25 percent of your overall final grade. When you have completed your project, you will submit it here: Final Project: SUBMIT HERE Rubric Category Outstanding Very Good Average Poor Thesis Statement/Introduction 25 Points Presents a strong thesis statement that clearly defines essays purpose Explanation is engaging, thoughtful, thoroughly develops the thesis and meets length requirements Makes an argument, introducing a thesis and defines the essays purpose, introduces supporting points, but may not do so in a clear convincing manner. Makes a vague argument, introduces the essays purpose, but may introduce more background/factual information than analysis No thesis statement No explanation provided Focus and Organization 20 Points All material clearly related to the thesis. Strong organization and integration of material within assertions. Strong transitions linking assertions and thesis. All material clearly related to thesis and logically organized. Clear, varied transitions linking assertions and thesis. Most material clearly related to thesis. Material may not be organized within body paragraphs. Attempts to provide a variety of transitions. Inadequate or nonsensical organization. Many transitions are unclear or non- existent. Supporting evidence 25 Points Strong scholarly research used to support thesis. Each assertion contains two pieces of historically- accurate evidence. All references are properly cited. Mostly scholarly sources used to support thesis. Each assertion contains two pieces of historically- accurate evidence. References are cited though may contain an occasional error. Mostly scholarly sources used to support thesis. Most assertions contain two pieces of historically- accurate evidence. Not all references are cited. Few scholarly sources used to support the thesis. Few assertions contain two pieces of historically- accurate evidence. Lacks citations. Conclusion 20 Points Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis statements. Review of key conclusions with strong integration with the thesis statement. Review of key conclusions. Some integration with thesis statements. Does not summarize evidence with respect to thesis statements. Spelling, grammar, syntax, paragraph structure 10 Points Proper spelling, grammar, syntax (sentence structure). Paragraphs are well organized. Generally good spelling, grammar, syntax, and paragraph structure, but with a couple mistakes. Generally readable, but with some mistakes. Grammar, syntax, structure, etc. can be improved. Unclear syntax, spelling, grammar, and/or paragraph structure. Needs improvement. See Writing Center for support.
