Research Paper/Project-Related Assignments: As this is a capstone course, a full research paper of roughly 23 pages double-spaced (typical of an academic journal article) or its equivalent if you propose a media-based project. You will be working on this paper/project throughout the semester and You will first write a proposal which includes a working abstract of your paper/project, a description of your research area, an idea of the relevance and originality of your research, at least one research question, and a working bibliography cited in APA. If you choose to do a media-based project, you also need to provide a framework as to how you will produce and deliver it. You will then turn in a draft of your paper/project (roughly 10-15 pages or its equivalent for a media-based project). I expect the draft to begin to develop an argument and address your research question(s) and include at least 8-10 academic peer-reviewed sources (again using APA). Your final paper should be a complete paper/project that has been thoroughly proof-read and edited. It should contain 15-20 academic peer-reviewed sources. Your final paper should clearly address your research question(s), ground your research in a scholarly conversation, and be well-written. Finally, you will present a 5-10 minute presentation based on your research to the class.
Personal Note: I need a research paper that will expand from the current research paper that I have over the “Wolf of Wall Street.” A rough draft of 10 pages can be written first, due Nov. 20, at 11:59 pm, and then an additional 7-8 pages can be added, on another date. The reference and title pages can be included as part of the 20-page research paper.
