DO NOT USE AI IN ANY FORM AND DO PROPER CITATIONS AS I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH ESSAY PRO REGARDING THE SAME.
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PLEASE INCORPORATE THIS RESEARCH PAPER IN THE ESSAY AS ONE OF THE CITATIONS:
1.
Kaipa,
Prasad L. 2014. “Making wise decisions: leadership lessons from Mahabharata.” In
The Journal of management development Volume 33, Issue 8/9 (August 1):
835-846. 10.1108/JMD-06-2014-0061
The purpose of
this paper highlights how people during the era of the Mahabharata made tough
decisions by employing practical wisdom techniques and considering Indian
traditions. In this paper, the author explains what it means to make sensible
selections using the Hindu notion of discriminating (Viveka), which refers to
the capacity to distinguish and create precise distinctions as well as to
observe and evaluate quantity. This paper has used four decision-making
scenarios from the Mahabharata to highlight dilemmas that leaders in the
twenty-first-century face. Kaipa absorbs lessons from the four stories of the
Mahabharata fostering spiritual discernment to support both logical and
emotional decision-making.
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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:
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- 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.