8 Pages Research Paper + 1/2 page abstract , Imam Hussein "Arba'een Pilgrimage"

“Thumbnail sketch” of Instructions, Final Paper, Undergraduate

Introduction ( approx one page)—20 points

1. “Sexy Opener”=

2. Big picture

3. Narrow (choose one or more)

a. Time period

b. Population

c. Domain

d. Region

4. Thesis statement- causality (X caused Y) . ex. Railroads benefited peasants both in land and labor.

Body (6 pages, 2 sections)—50 points

1. Section 1=ex. land (rr benefits peasants)

Section 2=ex. labor (rr benefits peasants)

2. “Concession” = you acknowledge the weakness or flaw or gap in your OWN argument. (ex. True, rr exploited X, Y, Z peasants, BUT…)

3. Endnotes to cite sources: primary=15 min.; secondary= 3 min ; one editorial endnote

4. “nested doll” narrative device? (not required, but recommended)

5. make sure that your sources can support your argument/ thesis.

Conclusion (approx. 3/4 page)-10 points

1. Summary (optional)

2. Historical parallels (1-2 sentences)

3. Contemporary relevance (current example of a similar dynamic, 1-2 sentences)

4. “Sexy Closer”= refers back to “opener”

Miscellaneous checklist —20 points

Spelling and grammar errors? (from grammar and “professional polish” instruction in class)

Bibliography? (two sections: Primary Sources; Secondary Sources. All sources must be alphabetized by last name in their respective sections.)

Title page?

Abstract?

Endnote section? (you may use Turabian or Chicago Manual of Style)

Submitted online on Canvas under Assignments?