MID-TERM ESSAY - SUBMISSION BY 13 DEC 23:59

MID-TERM ESSAY

See above, under Course Description, for details on the assignment.
See above for the DALC Chicago Guidelines.

FINAL CHECK before submiting:

• The minimum length for the essay is 1.500 words, the maximum length is 1.550 words (the word limit includes the MAIN TEXT OF THE ESSAY AND FOOTNOTES; it excludes the BIBLIOGRAPHY).
• Abstracts are NOT required. If you provide an abstract, it should not be included in the word count. 
• Use formal register appropriate for academic writing.
• Make sure your essay contains an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, and that you have included a conclusion.
• Use spell-check and pay attention to formatting matters (use of punctuation, including inverted commas, inclusion of run-in and block quotations etc.).
• Pay attention to the differences between the formatting for sources in footnotes & bibliography (SEE DALC Chicago Guidelines for details). 
• Use shortened references in footnotes for repeatedly cited sources.
• Take care to structure and link your paragraphs logically.
• Make sure all your sentences include a subject and a verb.
• Avoid using overlong sentences (of 45 words or more).
• Make sure your sources are relevant and appropriate. Remember that these must include at least one monograph or collection of essays (published in a book form) on a relevant theme. 
• Note that the use of generative AI for this assignment is prohibited.
• Essays must be typed in WORD format (or as an .odt file; NO PDFs)
• Essays should be uploaded on Moodle. Contact me by email if you encounter difficulties uploading your paper.

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