Pacing Guide
Individual Research Project
- Jan 16-23: Browse books & research articles for potential research projects
- Jan 24-25: email list of 3-5 possible research topics
- Jan 26-Feb 5: create a list of 8-10 secondary sources (academic literature)
- Feb 6-8: finalize list of secondary sources, cited in Chicago Style bibliography, and submit
- Feb 9-19: research primary sources
- Feb 20-22: finalize list of primary sources, cited in Chicago Style bibliography, and submit
- Feb 23-Mar 2: develop annotated bibliography on the 5 key sources
- Mar 3-7: finalize annotated bibliography, sources cited in Chicago Style bibliography, and submit
- Mar 8-Apr 8: work on your research project (digital tool)
- April 9-15: edit research project for presentation
- Apr 16-18: present research
- Apr 19-25: implement final edits and submit
Weekly Readings
- Always read your weekly selection the week before (take notes) and, if you will submit a weekly reading analysis, do so anytime … but no later than by Monday before we discuss the readings on Tuesday.
- Ex: Read “Week 04 – Old Boys Schools & Muscular Christianity” during week 03 (Jan 29-Feb 2), and post no later than by Feb 5 ahead of our discussions on Feb 6 & 8
Book Club
- Jan 16-23: Browse the four book cub options
- Jan 24: Submit choice for book club
- Jan 25-Feb 20: Read Introduction and first two chapters, take notes
- Feb 21-29: Draft, edit, and submit your reaction-analysis for the Introduction and first two chapters
- Mar 1-18: Finish reading book and taking notes
- Mar 19-26: Draft, edit, and
submitformal book review - NEW DUE DATE: Submit by April 2
Spring 2024 Deadlines
- Jan 16—First day of class
- Jan 25—Last day to submit list of 3-5 potential topics for individual research
- Feb 8—Last day to submit list of 8-10 secondary sources
- Feb 22—Last day to submit list of primary sources (individual items and/or digitized collections)
- Feb 29—Last day to submit “Book Club” blog post, by 11:59pm – a reaction to the Introduction and first two chapters of your book club selection
- Mar 7—Last day to submit Annotated Bibliography (5 key secondary sources)
- Mar 11-15—Spring Break-No classes
- Mar 25—Last day to drop a full-semester class and use a career drop; withdraw from term.
- Mar 26—Last day to submit your Book Club Digital Final Analysis – Book Review
- Mar 29—State Holiday; University Closed
- Apr 16 & 18—Presentations of Individual Research and Project
- Apr 25—Absolute final day to submit your Individual Research Digital Project Assignment
- Apr 30—Last day of class
- Apr 30—Last day to finalize Course Readings Assignment
- May 2—Reading Day
- May 9—Final Exam 11 am-1:30 pm; final exam essay due by 1:30 pm
- May 13—Final grades posted no later than by 1:00pm
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