PHL237H1 Chapter Notes -Zhou Dunyi, Zhang Zai, Zhu Xi
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Prof. shen"s mail explaining how to write your reading report (sent september 27, 2011) Some students from other disciplines than eas and phl ask me about how to write the term paper. Let me first refer you to the addresses indicated already in the syllabus: About essay writing styles: chicago manual of style or mla. The term paper should be a 6 pages double spaced reading report of at least two chapters in the source book. The best way to write is to choose one or two common themes (or three, if not too much) of these two chapters. First, you should discuss briefly the historical background of their authors and your interest or focus (descriptive). Then, proceed to the analysis of concepts and theories, with the support of texts, and your analysis of the text, involved in this themes(analytical part). Finally, your critical reflections/evaluation of their ideas or theories.
