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Essay (30 %) 18 March
The purpose of the research paper is to communicate to others what you have learned. The topic of your paper must follow the research/paper proposal that you have handed in earlier, as modified by the comments you received and any discussions you have had with your TA subsequently. It must reflect one of the themes from the course.
Your paper should include:
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An introduction which contains: description of the intellectual problem you are investigating; a thesis statement in the introduction which sets out your argument; a brief description of the plan or parts of the paper.
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The body of the paper which develops your argument. It offers an interpretation of the evidence you have uncovered. It weighs evidence in favour and against your particular argument.
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A conclusion which discusses of the implications of your argument and suggests new research questions that arise from your paper
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Bibliography (not annotated!)