In addition to the reading seminar, each person enrolled in the course will alsoresearch one topic in depth, beyond assigned readings, and prepare a short research paperaddressing one key issue/topic of interest in the social context of education. Topics will beselected by Module 8 via written proposal, and papers will be due at our final online classmeeting at the time of presentation. Each student will make an oral Screencast presentation ofher/his paper, discussing central questions, key findings, and helpful sources (5-7 minutes).• Papers should be approximately six to eight pages in length, double spaced.That is approximately 1600 to 2000 words, not including references.• You should reference at least one book and a minimum of four articles from sourcesoutside of required course materials, and include a total of at least 6 references. Useof primary source materials is also encouraged.• Papers should be typed, double spaced, APA, Chicago, or MLA style• Papers will be submitted electronically (posted via Blackboard).• All material must be the student’s original work. • Papers and presentations will also include a one-page handout summarizing theresearch project and central findings. Include the one-page summary with your papersubmission, placing it at the front of the paper.

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