DO NOT USE AI IN ANY FORM AND USE PROPER CITATION AS I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH SA PRO BEFORE REGARDING THESE THINGS EARLIER
SEE THE ATTACHED FILES AND CITATIONS BELOW
CITATION: Incorporate this citation as one the citations used for the paper.
1. Albrecht, J. A. (2023). Sita in Cultural Translation. Interdisciplinary Journal for Religion and Transformation in Contemporary Society (Internet), , 1-19. 10.30965/23642807-bja10083
——————————-
INSTRUCTIONS
The final assignment, which carries a weight of 30% towards your final grades, asks you to write an analytical essay of 1800–2000 words on one of the various topics we covered during our six-week expedition through Ancient India. The essay should involve a detailed analysis of the primary text(s) in translation, while also incorporating a discussion of the scholarly perspective on that particular topic. To guide your exploration, here are some suggestions:
-
- Introduce your overarching topic or the text/story you want to analyze. Describe the religious culture or social context surrounding the rituals or texts under consideration. You may wish to discuss the ideas of identity, truth, politics, violence, death, desire, gender, morality, power and success, representation, or other relevant ideas that have been deliberated upon throughout the course. Or you can work on ideas of your own as long as they are substantiated by the readings.
- Guide your reader through carefully selected passages from the primary texts, and tell us how scholars have previously approached the subject. Explore their methodologies, arguments, theoretical frameworks, historical contextualization, and the manner in which they have interpreted the meanings embedded within the stories. By addressing these aspects, you will provide an overview of the existing scholarly discourse.
are we good so far? - Now, you have the topic, primary texts, and secondary readings. Develop research questions that will act as foundations for your analysis—happy to help in case you need my assistance in refining your ideas. Construct your arguments/claims based on the analysis of the available material, utilizing supporting evidence to strengthen your assertions. At this stage, it is good to revisit your abstract and make adjustments to the information, arguments, questions, and strategies as necessary.
- Organize your essay by starting with the body paragraphs. Begin by presenting your research questions, gather relevant material, and conduct a comprehensive analysis. Once this stage is completed, utilize your questions and claims to construct the introduction, providing a clear and concise overview of the essay’s content, as outlined in points 1 and 2.
- Conclude your essay by presenting your final thoughts and insights. Summarize the key arguments, observations, and discoveries made throughout the essay, leaving the reader with a lasting impression of your analysis.
- Begin your essay with the abstract, incorporating it at the start of your paper. Following the conclusion, include a comprehensive list of references using the Chicago Author-Date citation style, adhering to the guidelines provided in this course.
Here are a few other tips on styling your paper to ensure clarity and consistency throughout your essay:
- Utilize block indentation and maintain single spacing for quoted passages that exceed two lines in length. This formatting choice distinguishes quoted material from the main body of the text.
- Avoid using italics for quotes. Reserve italics solely for specific cases, such as the titles of books or works, as well as non-English words like “soma” or “brahman.” Remember, quotes should never be presented in italics.
- We do not need a cover page. instead include the following information in the upper right-hand corner of the first page: