Roman Civilization
Description of criterion
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Description of criterion
Just to recap about the paper expectations, such as they are, for Roman Civilization. It is (minimum) 5 pages (double spaced) or 1250 words. Either length is acceptable: e.g., a four page paper is fine, so long as it has a minimum of ca. 1250 words. You need not write at much greater length. It is to be sent to me via
The topic, format and approach are totally up to you. You are invited to (but not required to) make comparisons between the ancient material and modern parallels you might find. Or you can simply focus on the ancient material.
In general, the topic is whatever you find interesting about the ancient material (and, if you feel like it, showing its relevance to the modern day). You can write in the first person, express personal opinions, integrate personal experiences—there really are no guidelines in that respect.
You can use any sources you want, in whatever medium. You should of course cite what sources you use, but the way that you cite those sources (in text, footnote, endnotes) is totally up to you. A bibliography is not required if you have already cited your sources, but if you want to add one, that’s fine too.
And those are the sum total of the requirements!
But some suggestions:
Here is a list of online translations of Latin texts: http://www.attalus.org/info/sources2.htmlLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.(Links to an external site.)
You will probably want to have a title. It suggests that the paper has a point to make. In general, papers that express a point of view, or make an argument, or pose a question and then answer it, or privilege analysis over narration of accepted facts will be more successful.
