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: