Research project deadline

This is a re-post of an email that I sent to members of the course:

Please note that even if you will be working with Sorensen-sensei,

you still need to do the research project in order to complete the

work of the pre-departure course.  For your reference, I am copying the assignment

below, which I sent in an email dated April 23:

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Quote:  ”2.  RESEARCH: The next major written assignment was to do some research on a topic

related to Japan.  Almost everyone has already posted a very broad research

topic, but now it is time to narrow your topic and get more specific.  There was

no reading assigned for this Friday.  Instead, I asked you to start working on your

research.  Please post a more specific research topic on your individual blog

by noon, Monday, April 28, if at all possible.    

You should write at least two substantial paragraphs.  The first should be about

your topic and what you hope to learn.  The second should give information about

what resources are available for your research.  Be as specific as you can. 

As I noted in class, the sources can be web-based.  Wikipedia can be

used as a starting-off point but you must include other sources.  You will need to

use a minimum of four sources in addition to any Wikipedia articles you may wish

to consult.

The report itself will be due May 7 (Wed.) at 5 pm.    The report does not

have to be in a traditional research format.  My main concern is that you learn some

basic information and do some careful thinking about your topic,

which, if you are a summer program participant,

you will be continuing in Japan and writing up for EAS 301.  The total length

of your project should be at least 1200 words (equivalent of four pages).  Since you are posting

this on your blog, I urge you to include visuals as well as live links.”   

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I will extend the deadlines as follows:

Research proposals are due by noon Friday, May 2, posted on your blog.

Final projects are due by 5 pm Saturday, May 10, posted on your blog.

There is also going to be a questionnaire, about which more information will be coming.