Individualized Project |
Each student will pursue a project which combines individual reflection and scholarly research in
pursuit of a personal definition sacred space. This project must include a
comparison of a two sacred places, including one
which is particularly sacred to you personally. Neither of these
sacred spaces
can be a site covered in the course. Be sure to clear your choice of
sacred places with Prof. Sienkewicz early in the process. Preparation for this project
must include use of scholarly material (both primary and secondary where
possible), library research, significant
analysis, and original work. Preparation for this project must include
the following: |
library
research
primary (ancient) and secondary (scholarly)
material
analysis of material
original work (personal reflection) |
The final product
of this project can take the form of a paper (at least 10
pages), a Powerpoint
presentation, or another approprite medium. A
prospectus
for this project is due around mid-semester. See
individualized project guidelines
for additional suggestions about choosing a topic and
completing this assignment. |
The final product of this project must include:
1.) an
abstract of the product
(c..100-150 words). This abstract describes
and summarizes the product so that the audience can obtain a general
idea of the paper, artwork, or other product before viewing or reading
it.
2.) a project overview and self-evaluation
(c.750 words) which contains the following information::
a.) a summary of how the project was conceived and
prepared b.) the goals of the project;
c.) an explanation of how you used and analyzed sources (originality);
and d.) your evaluation of the ways your project meet the project goals
(self-assessment);
3.) an annotated bibliography of a
works consulted.
A good starting point for this bibliography is the list of websites
evaluated by the class.
(Annotations summarize the resources and explain how they were used in
the project. A typical annotation will be at least thirty words, not
including bibliographic information);
NOTE: A minimum of ten sources are required for
a B-range grade;
more are encouraged for a project worthy of an A-range grade. Course books
and website evaluated by the class can be cited in the bibliography
but only as complements to at least ten additional works. The quality of
the material consulted will significantly affect the grade. It is highly
recommended that a variety of resources be consulted, including
books, journals, and websites. Heavy reliance on a single kind of resource
(especially encyclopoedia articles) is not advised. For format of
bibliographic references, see Writing
Guidelines.
This is the
Evaluation Form
for Individualized Projects.
This material has been published on the web by
Prof. Tom Sienkewicz for his students at Monmouth College. If you have any
questions, you can contact him at tjsienkewicz@monmouthcollege.edu.
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