ESSAY : On Book Borders of Belonging by Heide Castañeda **PDF OR WORD DOCUMENT U

ESSAY : On Book Borders of Belonging by Heide Castañeda
**PDF OR WORD DOCUMENT UPLOAD ONLY ****
Your essay must be: Double Space; Arial font; 12 font size; 1 inch margin on all four sides; at least 6 full pages long. Additionally, 1 reference page; which amounts to 7 pages total for the final
Use reference page separately. (Chicago (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Style. Check File on Canvas for an example.)
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Topic Selection:
Your research paper should focus on an issue or problem related to the experiences of two immigrant groups from different countries in the United States. This topic should relate to the themes and content discussed in Castañeda’s book, “Borders of Belonging: Struggle and Solidarity in Mixed-Status Immigrant Families.”
Literature Review:
The primary task of your paper is to conduct a literature review. This means examining what anthropologists and other social scientists have written about your chosen topic. You can choose to focus on the similarities of two immigrant cultures or make a comparative analysis between them.
Analytical Section:
In this part of your paper, analyze and discuss the key contributions of anthropological research to our understanding of the issue. You should also explore how this research informs our theoretical understanding of the problem or contributes to improved practices related to it.
Additional Sources:
While your main sources should be from anthropology, you can also include relevant information from other disciplines if it enhances your understanding of the topic. You may also consider incorporating data from websites related to specific migrant populations if it adds value to your research.
Class Incorporation:
Ensure that your paper demonstrates your learning from the course. Include references to readings assigned in class and mention theoretical perspectives, concepts, or cases discussed during our class sessions. Your paper should show evidence of your engagement with the course materials.
General Writing Guidelines:
Use double-spacing and maintain 1″ margins for your text.
Follow the general “social science” style for referencing and citing sources.
Avoid adding extra lines between paragraphs; regular double-spacing is sufficient.
Carefully proofread your paper for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and clarity.
Plan your time wisely to meet the assignment deadlines.
Remember that computer issues are not valid excuses for late submissions, so adhere to the course deadlines provided on the syllabus and Canvas.
By following these instructions and utilizing the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition, particularly in reference citations (as summarized on the provided website), you will be well-prepared to write a comprehensive research paper that contributes to our understanding of immigrant experiences in the United States.
Rubric:
Excellent: Answers each question very insightfully, provides many examples from the book, and gives in-depth details of their analysis. Uses concepts from the readings/lectures to make a strong statement. Excellent grammar. Meets or exceeds minimum words. Cites from the book and any other source without writing more than two sentences. It has a reference page. (Excellent structured essay.)
Good: Misses answering one question, provides some examples from the book, and provides some insightful analysis. Uses some concepts from the readings/lectures to support the statement. Has some grammar errors. Meets minimum words. Cites from the book and any other source without writing more than three sentences. It has a reference page. (Well structured essay.)
Poor: Misses answering more than one question, provides only one example from the book, and lacks details. Lacks usage or wrongfully uses concepts from the readings/lectures. Very poor grammar. Does not meet minimum words. It lacks citing from the book and any other source or writes more than 3 sentences when citing. It does not have a reference page. (Needs improvement on the structure of the essay.)