Dr. Shirley's Religion Courses
REL 495 - Senior Seminar
The following information is provided as a general guide for the students of REL 495.
The Instructor will be available for discussion and help during the posted office hours. Contact may also be made by email or by phone.
If the schedule needs to be adjusted, students will be informed at the appropriate time.
This is a suggested schedule, to help students organize their work so as to spread the load over the semester and to complete the Paper in good time.
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the Course Preliminary choice of topics for Research Papers If you are writing a Term Paper for another upper-level Religion Course, you may use the same paper for this course, provided it is of sufficient length and quality. |
| Week 2 |
The Research Paper. Resources. Library and InterNet. Plagiarism. Turnitin™ Preliminary choice of Faculty Reviewers Obtain the consent of the chosen Faculty Reviewers |
| Week 3 | Choice of topics. Search for information. More than one point of view should be considered. |
| Week 4 | Reading and note-taking |
| Week 5 | Reading and note-taking |
| Week 6 | Sketch out a preliminary draft of the Paper Check with Turnitin™ |
| Week 7 | Students will present and discuss their preliminary drafts with the Instructor, electronically or in a personal meeting. This will be the basis of their Mid-Term Grades |
| Week 8 | Mid Term Exam week |
| Week 9 | Further research, based on the preliminary presentation |
| Week 10 | Start to write the final draft |
| Spring Break | |
| Week 11 | Check the spelling, grammar and all citations Proof-read carefully Check with Turnitin™ |
| Week 12 | Print and assemble sufficient copies for the Faculty Reviewers. Discuss the final draft with the Faculty Reviewers. |
| Week 13 | Make corrections or alterations arising from the discussions |
| Week 14 | Write the Final Paper |
| Week 15 | Present the Final Paper to the Instructor and the Faculty Panel |
| Week 16 | Final Exam Week |
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