Assignment:
Instructions (per the course syllabus):
A 6 to 8 page research paper The purpose of the paper is to integrate various disciplines of the humanities in the study of in comparing two different eras and/or cultures covered in the course.
Please compare Mesopotamia and Egypt while integrating/comparing the following disciplines below:
The paper must integrate and compare at least THREE of the following humanities disciplines: philosophy, history, art, architecture, music, dance, drama, religion, literature and social structure/government.
The paper must begin with a thesis statement and then present facts and concepts to support the thesis, referencing materials from research sources; at least five (5) scholarly sources are required.
Acceptable sources include: articles published in reputable journals, books published by academic/reputable publishers, and government publications. Only two articles from newspapers, magazines or the Web (unless they are electronic versions of peer-reviewed journals or government publications) count toward the five required sources. Fiero's text does not count toward one of the five required sources, though it may be consulted in the paper. Do not reference Wikipedia, and other general or non-specialized encyclopedias do not count toward the five sources. If you are in doubt about the suitability of a source, check with the instructor. The CBU Library Web site has extensive links to online publications and databases.
The final paper must be typed, double-spaced, with 1" margins all around, and must be 6 to 8 pages in length. Include a bibliography, which is not part of the 6-page minimum. Examples of an artist's work also do not count toward the page total.
Citation style and format must follow the guidelines of the MLA or APA. Papers will be judged on the basis of both content and the quality of writing. Every student is welcome to discuss with the instructor any ideas for the paper, especially if a student is uncertain about the topic's suitability or has difficulty choosing a topic.