Profile of the Subfield (5%)

Due November 14

In a 1500-2500 word paper, you will profile your assigned subfield by discussing its history, key figures, major research questions, and methods. This should offer a detailed account of what kind of research is conducted in this area or subfield. While this profile will certainly draw upon the work you've done in the annotated bibliography, it should also extend that work. Rather than just cataloging sources, this profile should be identifying trends and key research questions.

When grading these papers, I will be asking:

• Does the paper provide a detailed account of the subfield's history, key figures, major research questions, and methods?
• Does the paper gesture toward the key trends and research questions in the subfield?
• After reading the paper, is it clear to the audience what it means to conduct research in this area?
• Is the paper well-written, carefully revised, and within the word limits?