Below at this blog thread, PLEASE POST AN OPENING PARAGRAPH OF 5-7 SENTENCES, with an UNDERLINED THESIS STATEMENT, for Thursday, March 20th's class. Yalla!
Our final paper is due at our course blog for Monday, April 7. No exceptions.
Research and craft an 8 paragraph multimedia paper (a paragraph = 5-7 sentences) posted as a STAND-ALONE post (with a sexy title) on our course blog, in which you articulate and defend your FINAL one sentence thesis focused on a specific aspect of the Arab Spring in the Middle East across at least 3 different Arab Spring countries.
Sample Question: Has the Arab Spring movement led to more democracy in the Arab Middle East?
Sample Thesis: "The Arab Spring has led to a democratic revolution in the 21st century Middle East, ushering an era of new and positive political transformations in Egypt, Algeria, and Libya."
To earn an A, your paper must:
1. Have a specific THESIS statement, grounded in TIME and PLACE, in your opening paragraph.
2. Consist of 8 paragraphs of between 5-7 sentences each.
3. Contain no grammar, spelling, or mechanical errors.
4. Be illustrated with AT LEAST one photo or video embed for EACH paragraph.
5. Provide AT LEAST one direct quotation from AT LEAST SIX different sources (you may include our 3 class texts) for EACH of your 8 paragraphs. Use research and texts to support your conclusions!
6. Focus on AT LEAST 3 specific Arab Spring countries.
7. Be presented with confidence in class (excerpted sections.)
Yalla - go Arab Spring'ers, go!
