Paper Three:
Choose one or two Latino
groups and one theme or question.
Spend the next weeks carrying out bibliographic research on this theme and learning how to define it better by dedicating one hour a week or so to this research. I will provide a guide and tips on researching articles, books and web materials, plus some in-class training.
The goal is not to write a traditional research paper but to do the work as if you were preparing to do a major writing project. Get familiar with the literature and use it to define and re-define the problem. Figure out its components parts--how the are organized and what you would have to do to research them all. Learn to skim and browse the materials instead of reading everything intently.
For Oct. 31 I'd like to see a brief 1-2 page proposal on what you have chosen as your research question.
The end result should
be a 20-25 page properly organized report with an brief introduction (6-10
pages) that explains the problem, how you researched it, what else you'd do
to continue researching it and how those materials allows you to better understand
the "field." Your paper will need to have a well organized, annotated
or structured bibliography of reference materials, journal/magazine articles,
books, and multimedia materials on your selected topic.
I encourage all of you to come to office hours or exchange emails with me to discuss your theme for this paper!
DUE DATE is by December 16th.