LIB 316 Final Paper

Final Research Paper

In your Final Research Paper you will apply the tools of historical and literary critical analysis to a specific example cultural memory. Choose a specific cultural identity (e.g., race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social class, religion, etc.) and examine that group's cultural memory. 

Analyze how that group's identity has been constructed through its location in a historical narrative, and show how that historical understanding has been transmitted through one specific literary text. 

You may consider either how that group has constructed its own identity or how other groups have constructed an identity for it, but you will not have room to do both.   

You may use any literary text you wish (including pop culture sources such as films), though it would be easiest to use texts assigned in this class. Likewise, you may reference any scholarly sources you wish, though you are encouraged to use the sources from the course reading list.  

The paper must be five to seven pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least three scholarly sources other than the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your sources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, Writing the Final Research Paper

The Final Research Paper:

Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 
Must include a title page with the following: 
Title of paper 
Student- name 
Course name and number 
Instructor- name 
Date submitted 
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 
Must use at least three scholarly sources.