BE SPECIFIC- Focus on a VERY specific topic from religion, philosophy, government, history, social practice, geography, natural resources (Animal, vegetable, mineral), weather, medical related issues (diseases, etc.), music, dance, visual art, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, or SPECIFIC events in a person’s life.
Regardless of Topic such as Natural Resources, government or history- It Must relate to a SPECIFIC PRE-COLUMBIAN MESOAMERICAN society and culture as this is not a poli-sci, natural science or history class.
EXAMPLE: Don’t discuss “Religion of Meso-America,” discuss ONLY ONE Specific ritual of ONE Specific Meso-American People (Maya, Olmec, Zapatec, Mixtec, Toltec, Aztec, and Inca). Instead, discuss the blood-letting of the Maya royalty in order to appease the gods.
EXAMPLE: Don’t just discuss “Architecture of Meso-America,” discuss ONLY ONE Specific architectural example of a Specific Meso-American People (Maya, Olmec, Zapatec, Mixtec, Toltec, Aztec, and Inca) and how that architecture affects a specific that Society or Culture. Instead, discuss the Pyramid of the Sun and how that architecture represents the surrounding natural geography. REMEMBER: A COUNTRY IS NOT A PEOPLE, so do not simply state the people of Mexico or Peru!!
Do not write a Compare/Contrast paper as that describes two topics, not Only-One-Single-Specific topic.
Do not write an overall biography of a person. Rather, focus on Only-One-Single-Specific incident in their life.
Please Note: All topics and sources Must be approved by the Professor Prior to writing your paper.
You are required to turn in a typed formal topic proposal which includes a Minimum of six (6) approved sources (see directions). You will type ONE sentence proposing Only-One-Single-Specifically Focused Topic. You will then list no less than SIX approved sources in proper MLA or APA formatting- please refer to your Manual of Style. Please see due dates for topic proposals.

THIS IS THE FORMAT FOR YOUR PRE-COLUMBIAN RESEARCH PAPER:
Please Note: There will be a 10% deduction for each individual infraction below, and 30% deduction for Parenthetical (Embedded) Citation and Works Cited Page infractions.
Required length: 6 PAGE MINUMUM OF NO LESS THAN 1500 WORDS (PLUS Works Cited Page).
Use only Times New Roman 12 point font; no others will be accepted.
You must use MLA or APA on Parenthetical (Embedded) Citations throughout the entire paper.
You must use a Minimum of six (6) acceptable approved sources. You must include Parenthetical (Embedded) Citations Extensively throughout the entire paper in each and every paragraph. If you
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borrowed details from a source- CITE IT each and every time. Include a Works Cited Page at the end using proper formats.
Use only Black ink; no others will be accepted.
It Must be typed with No hand-writing found on it what-so-ever, including page numbers and name.
It Must be Double-spaced, not space and a half.
Use white paper only; no recycled green, etc.
Only one side of each page may be printed on.
Turn in a clean-clear copy only; smeared/smudged/streaked/torn copies will not be accepted-do not ask.
The paper Must be stapled together in the upper left corner.Paper clips of any kind will not be accepted.
Do Not use a cover page. Do Not use foot notes.
PLEASE NOTE: Colloquialisms, slang, vulgar phrases, and contractions are not considered formal writing. Do not use them under any circumstance.
Italicize any ancient, foreign or unusual words.
First, type in the upper LEFT corner of the first page:
your name on the first line,
HUM 2461, and your class time (9:30am) on the second, and
‘Pre-Columbian Research Paper’ on the third. (Use single space between these lines)
Do Not use a header or a page number on the first page.
Include a “Title” centered on the first page of the paper below the information in number 15.

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