Short Paper #3

Due: Thursday, March 25

REQUIREMENTS

Each paper should be 3-4 pages long, double spaced in Times 12 point font with standard spacing and margins, and turned in on paper at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 28. Students should follow MLA guidelines on the formatting of their paper and in their citation methods. Papers will be evaluated according to the following criteria, although +/- grades may be present in order to indicate the relative strength of the work within these general categories.

A: This paper addresses the question in a manner that demonstrates a comprehension of the assignment as well as the social and political contexts discussed in class. The thesis is clear and concise, allowing the argument to develop in a structured manner. Additionally, the paper is original as it provides a unique perspective. All MLA guidelines are correct and there are minimal technical problems.

B: This paper completes the basic requirements of the assignment, follows MLA guidelines, and is generally clear and concise. It does, however, need to improve in one or a few of the following areas: organization, argument development, or mechanics.

C: This paper answers the question of the assignment, but lacks useful citation from the primary text and contains an underdeveloped thesis statement. MLA citations may be incorrect, and/or other technical problems may be present.

D: This paper does not complete the requirements of the assignment.

TOPIC CHOICES

1. Construct an argument which locates language favoring the British troops in the 1972 Widgery Report under the section "Security Background: Events in Londonderry during the previous six months."

2. What is the visual strategy of Unionist murals in Belfast? What do these murals communicate? Note: Use the powerpoint presentation slides emailed to you as a reference, rather than the youtube videos.

3. Compare and contrast the Republican murals in Belfast to those in Derry. What does each city's murals communicate? Note: Use the powerpoint presentation slides emailed to you as a reference, rather than the youtube videos.

4. What are the accusations of the phantoms in "Butcher's Dozen" and how are these voices providing a lesson to Lord Widgery?