Practice analytic observation and critical thinking

Practice analytic observation and critical thinking

1Instructionsand Rubric for the Research Paper(proposal-first draft-final draft)PHL 365, Fall2020Dr. Sayeh MeisamiObjectives: While preparing this assignment you are meant to 1) learn more about the topicrelated to Islamic history and thought thatyou are interested in by looking into academic sources, 2) practice academic essay writing and develop your style and rhetoric, 3) practice analytic observation and critical thinking, 4) develop research skillsfor investigating Islamic scholarship, 5) practicecorrect citation, and finally 6) how not to plagiarize. This assignment is a type of process writingin the sense that you develop your research paper throughout the semester in several phases by benefiting from feedback by your professor and peers.Suggestions forchoosing your topics: Be specific in your choice. The more specificyour topic, the higher scholarlyquality your essay will have. You can choose anyphilosophical concept, theme, or movement in Islamic philosophyand cultureranging from classical to contemporary. You can also compare two thinkers on the same issue. Use introductory books and encyclopedias, for example those suggested in the syllabus, in order to find a nice topic. You can also do further research on any of the topicsor philosopherscovered in class.It is preferable if you can choose a topic that will enhance your knowledge ofyour own major or field of study.1.The paper proposalis one page that includes one paragraph of 300 words introducing your topic, its significance, and your methodology plus a list of the sources you plan to use. You need to use a minimum of 6scholarly sources including monographs and journal articles. Thesources must be listed on the same pageaccording to the Chicago Manual of Style (16thedition).Please use Times New Roman font 12 single spaced.Methodology: Your methodology ranges from exposition of a theme to historical analysis, philosophical argumentation, comparative analysis, textual analysis, cultural analysis, or a combination of them. You can do a preliminary research on what each of these methods mean before selecting one. Please specify in your proposal which method you are going to apply.2.Thefirst draftshouldbe as close to the final version as possible. The essay isexpected to befocused on a topic in Islamic philosophy and culture based on a selected methodology as mentioned abovewith references to scholarly sources. It should be well documented and correctly formatted. Please use footnotes and bibliography according to the Chicago style. You can use writing handbooks such as Andrea Lunsfords’ The Everyday Writer, or The Norton Field Guide to Writing for instructions on research techniques, style, and citations. I also recommend

2consulting with the WritePlacebefore submitting your first draftif you are not sure about your writing style and mechanics.Please use Times New Roman font 12, double spaced. There should be a title page according to the Chicago Manualof Style.3.The final draftisthe revised first draft according to the professor’s feedback.Citations: one of the most important elements in academic essay writing is the citation. The evaluation of your work will be partly based on thequality of references and citations. You are expected to make references, wherever necessary, to academic monographs and scholarly journal articles on your topic. Reference to popular websites such as Wikipedia will be regarded as a drawback. Please also avoid referring to introductions and textbooks. However, it is highly recommended that you usethem for background information and suggested readings. In any case of direct or indirect quotation, you need a footnote with page number, otherwise you will be charged with plagiarism which would be penalized. Thecitation style isChicago17thedition. You caneasily use the Microsoft Word or Mac tools to insert citations: look under *references* on the toolbar, select *insert citation* your *style* and *add newsource*. This way your bibliography will be automatically saved. For theessay a minimum of 6sources (including booksand scholarly articles) would be necessary, but you can always go beyond. The last page of your essay would be the bibliography page.You can find instructions for the Chicago Style at https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.htmlEssay Format: As mentioned in the syllabus, the essayshould be a minimum of 8 pages. Itshould be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1” margins(please note that MS Word defaults for left and right margins are usually 1.25” or 1.5”—please make sure that you have reset the default to 1”). The essay is typed double-spaced, with page numbersinsertedin center bottom. Before submitting your essay onIsidore, make sure to put your full name on the file that you attach. Remember to double check you writing for typos, linguistic, and citationerrors before submission.Submission: You are expected to submit your essays on Isidore tothe assignment folder which will be opened prior to due date. Submit only as Word document. For ever one day of late submission, you will lose two pointsunless you have an accommodationletter from UDadministration. Late submission based on PC technical problems will not be accepted. You are to always save your work on Google drive.*Evaluation of the proposal: 10 points300 word paragraph including thesis and methodology: 5 pointsMinimum of 6 scholarly sources: 5 points

3**Evaluation of the first draft will be based on the following criteria:25 pointsCOMPREHENSIONOFTOPICANDSUFFICIENTBACKGROUNDINFORMATION5PROPERARRANGEMENTINTOINTRODUCTIONTHATINCLUDESTHESISANDMETHOD,BODYTEXT,ANDCONCLUSION5PRECISIONINARGUMENTS,CONSISTENCY,AVOIDANCEOFBIASEDCOMMENTS5QUALITYOFSOURCESUSED,NECESSARYFOOTNOTESANDCITATIONS5QUALITYOFWRITINGSTYLE/MECHANICS5***Evaluation of the final draft:15 pointsThe 15 points are grantedupon the application ofall the changes recommended by the professor on the first draft.Manage your time wisely and the research outcome will be great!

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