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Seminar Paper Instructions

All students are expected to write a 4-page paper on weekly seminar readings. The goal of these papers is to ‘mine’ as much information from the readings as possible and engage in extended critical thinking. Outside research is required. Papers should be written over the course of a week including notes from the first read of the material, notes and ideas from Wednesday and Thursday seminar times, reflections on lecture material, and additional research during the week. All students will participate Tuesday’s seminar review period. Students are expected to bring a 25 one page outlines of their papers to class on Tuesday to share with other students and faculty.. Topics to be included in a seminar paper are:

1)	Clear description of the reading material; 2)	A short summary of the reading material; 3)	A critical analysis of the work and its relevance to ethnic food systems; 4)	Additional research on the reading material topic including additional readings, ethnographic materials, participatory research or census data; and 5)	Suggestions for additional research on the reading material topic

Papers should be double-spaced with indented paragraphs. All work must be cited on an additional page (not part of the 4 page text).

Each student will keep all seminar papers and outlines from other students will be kept in a program portfolio. There are a total of eight seminar papers due over the quarter. Papers on Some Like It Hot and Peoples of Washington will be combined and turned in on Feb. 15th.

Progress Reports

All students are expected to write weekly one-page progress reports. These reports should detail specific theoretical, applied, and skill based learning during the week. The reports should include information on seminar readings, lectures, and development of Internet based skills including census data and use of geographic information systems. The progress reports should also outline progress made on class projects during the week. Finally, the progress report should outline work to be accomplished during the next week. Reports will be typed and handed in on Tuesday. Time will be allotted on Thursday afternoons for team work identification and goal setting. After Week 6, all progress reports should be posted on a personal ‘blog.’ A printed copy is also due on Tuesdays.