ID 385: Vietnam War

One of the major assignments for this course is a research project worth 35% of the final grade. America's involvement in Vietnam covers such a wide variety of topics that there are abundant possibilities for subjects of papers. There are, however, some limitations on the topic students may choose.

First, the topic must be related to the overall content of the course.

Second, the topic must be something that is feasible given the constraints of time and resources.

Third, students are encouraged to keep the interdisciplinary nature of the course in mind as they choose and pursue topics.

Fourth, where such literature exists, students are expected to use both scholarly periodicals and monographs.

Fifth, students are strongly encouraged to bring the voices of those who experienced the Vietnam War and/or its consequences into their paper.

Finally, all topics must have the instructor's approval.

The text of the paper -- excluding the notes, bibliography, and other scholarly apparati -- should be 10-12 typed double-spaced pages in length. Papers with excessive white space may need to be reformatted before they will be accepted. The notes and bibliography should conform to Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9th ed. The instructor will provide a stylesheet with examples of the appropriate formats via Canvas.