(1) regular reading of the required materials before
class, regular attendance, and active participation in class
discussions (10 per cent),
(2) two reviews/short papers (800-1,000 words, 12pt, double
spaced) based on assigned readings (20 per cent),
(3) one research paper (4,800-6,000 words, 12pt, double spaced)
applying a theoretical argument to a comparison of non-state actors
in world affairs (60 per cent).
(4) one presentation of your final paper in the two final class
sessions (10 per cent).
(5) one peer review and discussion of another student's introduction
of his/her final paper.
Your work will be reviewed by other students in the class. Your
initial proposal of a final paper will be presented and discussed by
another student in late October. Your presentation at the end of the
semester will also be evaluated by your peers.
Plagiarism, i.e. the presentation as
one's own work the words, ideas, and opinions of someone else, is a
serious concern in any academic setting. This University, like all
academic institutions in the United States, assumes that the written
work of a student is literally the student's own, and that any
original idea or research contributions taken from the published
works of others will be properly acknowledged.
When any material is taken directly from a published source,
it must be appropriately cited. If a statement is used verbatim, it
must be enclosed in quotation marks, as well as otherwise
acknowledged.
College of Arts and Sciences: Resource Guide for Promoting Academic
Honesty
Bird Library:
Avoiding Plagiarism