Humanities Project - WK 1

Project Overview

From the first week of this course, you were introduced to some of the major contributors to the Humanities in the fields of art, music, literature, and philosophy, to name a few.

In the Humanities Project, you will compare and contrast two figures of the Humanities, focusing on their contributions and achievements. You will choose some of the earliest figures dating as far back as the fourteenth century, all the way up to the twentieth century, and compare that figure to a current, but relevant figure of the humanities.

This project should reflect your understanding of these figures and their artistic flare that made them stand out among the rest. Based on research - explain how the earlier figure has influenced the current figure, and analyze how those contributions reflected the culture of each era.

Due Date

Your final project is due in Module 11. There will be individual assignments along the way. The module they are due is noted in the time line below.

Time Line

Module	Assignment
02	Introduction and Topic Selection: Read and research two people about whom you will be writing your paper. Submit a short paragraph detailing your two subjects, why you chose them, and similarities and/or differences between the two.
03	Thesis and Map are due Week 03.
04	Thesis Peer Review occurs in the Week 04 discussion forum.
05	Continue to research and start your paper. Your thesis statement should be clear and that you introduce your subjects in your introductory paragraph. There is nothing to turn in this week.
06	A rough draft of your final paper is due Week 06.
07-10	Revise and polish your paper. There is nothing related to your final project which is due these weeks, but be sure to continue writing and reaching out to classmates and your faculty member for guidance and ideas.
11	Final analysis is due

Requirements

This paper should be written in traditional research paper format. You will choose two figures from the Humanities (one from the past and one figure from the present, or a completely different era from the other) and compare and contrast their achievements. Please plan to choose two figures of interest to you.

1 Original research paper that is a minimum of 4-5 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 point, with a standard font. In general, pages consist of:

Title Page - Captivating title, your name, title of the course, date.

Body - 4-5 pages in length. Follow this rough map (outline):

· Introduction - introduce subjects - (Remember you are comparing and contrasting two figures from different eras) Bring focus to your study through thesis statement.

· First Point coming out of thesis statement

· Support #1 from research

· Support #2 from research

· Personal observation

· Etc.

· Second Point coming out of thesis statement

· Support #1 from research

· Support #2 from research

· Personal opinion

· Etc.

· Third Point (if needed) coming out of thesis statement

· Support #1 from research

· Support #2 from research

· Personal opinion

· Etc.

· Conclusion - Reiterate (do not simply restate) your thesis. Remember to mention both subjects here and close with a striking point.

References Cited page - in APA format.

· Follow APA format for the paper and for citing your sources. APA guidelines are available through the Online Library.

· Proper mechanics (clear, concise, and complete sentences and paragraphs), proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

· Four to five sources for the paper from your research. Please use one or two sources as available from your college's Online Library. For assistance on researching in the library, see the Resources tab. Internet resources should be from credible sources.

· Use statements and ideas that are your own writing and blend these in with your research. If you want to use actual words from a source, put them in quotation marks followed by an in-text citation showing that particular source.

Evaluation

Each assignment leading up to the final assignment is evaluated and graded independently. Your instructor will provide specific grading criteria for each step of the project prior to its due date.