University of California, Irvine
Humanities Core Course 1C, Spring 2005

 
 
ESSAY 8: LOOKING LOCALLY, THINKING GLOBALLY
 
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STARTING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT


For the final essay in the Humanities Core Course sequence, you must write an 8-10 page research paper, using both primary and secondary sources, on a topic relating to global exchange in Southern California.  This sounds like a daunting task; however, with the help of your instructor, you should be able to find a topic that you find interesting, as well as the sources necessary for you to produce a strong final essay.

Here are some basic steps to take as you begin the process of selecting a topic and compiling your sources:
 

I. CHOOSING A TOPIC
 

II. FINDING SOURCES
 

III. FURTHER TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS


This page maintained by Jon Mochizuki.  Please send comments, suggestions and corrections to jamochiz@uci.edu.