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Requirements to the exam
Last update: Mgr. Jiřina Tomečková (26.09.2023)
Grade:
Test (30 %) - short test each class (simple, based on reading and presentation from previous week) Final paper (70 %) - paper of 3 000 words delivered by January 30th. Please, agree the topic with the teacher before Christmas.
A: 100-91 points
B: 90-81 points
C: 80-71 points
D: 70-61 points
E: 60-51 points
F: 50 points and less
Paper structure: 1) introduction a) clear research question - definition of the topic (why and how I am writing about "it" and what I want to say) b) short description of sources (why just these sources were selected) c) sources: at least 4 books and 2 articles 2. Arguments (logic with the use of sources) 3. Conclusion (do I answer the question posed in my introduction?) 4. Footnotes according to The Chicago Manual of style (https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-1.html)
Recommendation: 1. Do not take ancient and medieval topics if you do not have previous research experience with the study of old history 2. Select your topic within a) region b) period (1900-1914, 1914-1918, 1918-1938, 1938-1945, 1945-1989) c) theme (economic, diplomacy, social structures, mentalities) d) concept (cultural studies, discourse analysis, intellectual history) 3. Avoid plagiarism!
