Purpose
This project invites you to explore through research how "monsters" are created, depicted, and deployed in U.S. society, especially as they relate to people of color broadly and Chicano/e people specifically.
Task
Compose a thesis-driven research project based on a critical question about either Zoot Suit or Chicano Frankenstein. Your research question should be based on one of the research questions in your assignment instructions questions (and on the Topics & Research Questions page of this guide).
Required Sources
Option 1 - Group Critical Research Paper
- At least seven relevant and credible sources (10 max)
- Include at least one source the professor mentioned in class
- Include at least four scholarly sources from peer-reviewed academic journals or chapters of academic/scholarly books
- Other acceptable sources include credible magazines, news sites, documentaries, interviews, TED Talks, websites, etc.
Option 2 - Group Creative Research Project
- At least five relevant and credible sources (7 max)
- Include at least one source the professor mentioned in class
- Include at least two scholarly sources from peer-reviewed academic journals or chapters of academic/scholarly books
- Other acceptable sources include credible magazines, news sites, documentaries, interviews, TED Talks, websites, etc.
OptIon 3 - Individual Oral Discussion Research Project
- At least five relevant and credible sources
- Include at least three peer-reviewed, scholarly sources
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