African History II – Research Paper Assignment Length: Write a 10-15 page paper

African History II – Research Paper Assignment Length: Write a 10-15 page paper (not including a 2-3 page bibliography and title page), double-spaced, typed/word processed, 12-point font, normal margins (use Chicago style see link below). See handouts and books on reserve regarding guidelines on research and writing for more information. Assignment: Choose a modern African research topic of interest to you that relates to: “The Modern African Dream” This semester the research is designed for you to explore a specific modern African society and the potential dream of the society; you can focus on certain moments, events, leaders, groups, and so on. For example, Nelson Mandela had his own dreams for South Africa, what was the history, what was the dream, what happened, and what do you recommend based on your research pushing forward. It will be easier if you focus and narrow your research on something very specific (i.e. country cases/events) but it should be a project that deals with modern Africa after 1885 (However, in the paper you will analyze the historical background/roots). For additional paper ideas, a good place to start is the newspaper for issues of development issues and controversies. There are many areas that you can select; consider the different societies (country) and time periods. Select a topic that is broad enough to be of general importance, and for which sufficient sources are available, but also narrow enough to allow you to research the issue in depth. Consider how you are defining development in your study, there are many ways to approach it. Consider the following broad themes (use as a starting place); however, you are not limited to the listed themes. You may find your topic may span a few different themes. After your selection, research and narrow the theme based on geographical area, timeframe, ethnicity, religion, other groups/individuals, etc…Focus based on your interest and available sources. Guidelines: Follow all paper guidelines in this document and posted/discussed in class. Use Chicago citation style: http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html. I also use: Purdueowl for citation help (see google). Topic Approval: Submit your research topic for approval and feedback. Include a one page topic description, high level outline (if possible), and a preliminary bibliography with separate listings of the primary and secondary sources that you have identified. Your research is likely to be very much in the beginning stages at this point. The purpose of this deadline is twofold–to encourage you to begin thinking about the research paper before the last minute, and to allow me to give you feedback on the topic and potential sources. Source Requirements: Research papers must draw from (and cited in the notes) a minimum of 7 primary sources and a minimum of 7 secondary sources. Professor or UTTyler librarian will help you with sources. Different articles from the same magazine or newspaper, such as BBC News or the New York Times, can count as separate primary sources. Also note we have the primary source papers of the New York Times at the library; they cover African news. You are certainly welcome to include more sources. In general, the broader your primary source base, the better the paper. Paper Outline: There are many ways to write your paper. However, here are some general components and items that you will need to make sure you include in your paper. • -Title Page • Abstract (1 paragraph overview of your study, your argument, and approach, put abstract right before your introduction, single-spaced.)- • Introduction (In 1-2 pages open your paper with a writing hook (interesting fact, statistics, info from the newspapers, a story…), provide your paper focus/thesis, define development based on the scope of your study, explain the relevance of your study, layout your approach) • -Body (In about 12-15 pages, using your sources, organize your paper in sections maybe 5-7 points that support your argument and issues, uses graphics/statistics to support your analysis, images can be used (must cite them), sometimes the body of the paper can begin with a section that provides the background of your study including the different sides of the debate/issue, what are the historical pre-colonial and colonial legacies of the issue if applicable? Deal with these developments over time.). • -Conclusion (In 1-2 pages summarize your position again, summarize your key points, explain why this is important, explain the study as it relates to issues worldwide). • -Bibliography Presentation: Prepare a 10-15 minute presentation on your research. Provide an 15 slide power point presentation. (use voice/pre-recorded presentation/zoom) on your findings that include: Title page, Overview/Background of your project as it relates to your topic, Map, Your Argument, Key Findings, Key Sources Used/Methodology, Pictures/Images/Video Clips, Recommendations and Conclusions. Try not to crowd your slides. For more information, consider the following link: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:KNW63tCihJUJ:uss.tufts.edu/undergrad Education/research/HOW%2520TO%2520WRITE%2520AN%2520ABSTRACT%2520for%2520 Tufts%2520Symp.doc+how+to+present+your+research+findings+for+history&cd=10&hl=en&ct =clnk&gl=us Submission: Research Papers must be submitted by due date. Presentations should post to assignment tab and to discussion board for student viewing