Grades:
Grades will be determined by one book review project, a research paper, an oral presentation on the research done for the research paper, several in-class writings, and a final in-class essay exam. The breakdown of the final grade is as follows:
Book Review
20%
Research Paper
35%
Oral Presentation of Research
10%
Class Participation
10%
Take-Home Final Examination
25%
100%
Book Review:
Each student will do a 4-5 page typed review of a recent critical/analytical work on a subject related to Roanoke colonization chosen in consultation with the professor. The review should be not only descriptive of the work, but critical as well—it should highlight the good and bad points of the work, etc.
Research Paper and Oral Presentation:
Each student will research an area of interest to him or her related to Roanoke colonization. Students should discuss with the professor their intended area of research. This research will result in a 10-15 page typed research paper. You may use any documentation format, though what format you use should be indicated to the professor. In addition to the paper, a 10-15 minute oral presentation of your research results will be presented to the class.
Final Examination:
The take-home final examination will be a 3-5 page essay that will compare the different approaches studied during the semester as applied to a single subject about Roanoke Island colonization. The focus will be on sources read for class rather than outside readings. Each student will pick the specific topic he or she wishes to write about, though it is suggested that he or she discuss the choice with the professor before the exam.