Return to Course indexCourse: CT 496 Seminar in Theatre, Dance and Speech
Academic Paper Assignment (for 3/29/99)
Assignment:
A research paper on a topic of current interest in an art form. The paper is expected to take a perspective on its topic, based on evidence found through the research. The paper is to be written in formal style, and a minimum of ten pages in length. There must be a minimum of four non-textook references, including at least two non-internet references. The following structure is suggested:
- Introduction to the issue.
- Statement of the problem.
- Statement of purpose of the paper.
- -Statement of position and outline of argument (hypothesis).
- Definitions and qualifications.
- Review of available sources.
- First argument
- -Evidence and discussion
- Second argument
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- -Evidence and discussion
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- Concluding statement of position
- -Address opposing views not addressed above.
- Summary