Your final paper will analyze one of the weekly themes discussed over the course of the semester:
Week 1 – The Dynamics of Identity & Labels
Week 2 – The U.S. – Mexico War
Week 3 – Mexican American Lynching & Segregation
Week 4 – WWII & the Bracero Program
Week 5 – Mexican American Education & the Chicano Movement
Week 6 – Mexican Americans in the 2000s
You have the option of choosing which theme you would like to analyze. You may choose any aspect to analyze. For instance, you can discuss women in WWII, you can discuss the experience of Texas Braceros, you can analyze the significance of the Mexican American Education court cases, you can discuss the significance of the Chicano movement and it’s legacy, etc. It should be 4 pages (FULL pages).
The basic elements of academic essay writing are two: a thesis and evidence, divided into three parts: an introduction, the systematic development of an argument with EVIDENCE, and a conclusion. All scholarly writing, from the most concise paper to the longest book, follows these basic guidelines.
Paper Guidelines:
- Citation: Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, or APA (just be consistent)
- Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, double-spaced
- You must cite at least THREE sources. They can be readings from class or outside academic articles that you’ve found.
- You should have at least TWO direct quotes from a reading. Additional evidence may be paraphrased and referenced.
Your final paper is due Friday, August 16, 2024 by 11:59 PM.