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The research paper needs to be based on the same person as last time, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. I also attached the annotations for references since they go together


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Instructions and Grading Requirements for Research Paper A research paper is an attempt to put together information that answers a question or solves a problem. It is NOT a presentation of information meant to merely inform the reader. A researcher always begins with a question and then proceeds to use information to prove his/her answer or solution is reasonable. A research paper is original in nature, it is based on the ideas and conclusions of the researcher; it is not a compilation of sources pasted and spliced together. It is an ARGUMENT based on EVIDENCE that proves a THESIS. Learning Outcomes: 1. Students shall be able to demonstrate thinking skills by analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating historical information from multiple sources. 2. Students will develop the ability to distinguish between fact and fiction while understanding that there is no one historical truth. 3. Students will produce well researched written work that engages with both primary sources and the secondary literature. 4. Students will develop an informed familiarity with multiple cultures. 5. Students will employ a full range of techniques and methods used to gain historical knowledge. 6. Students will develop an ability to convey verbally their historical knowledge. 7. Students will demonstrate their understanding of cause and effect along with their knowledge of the general chronology of human experience. Paper Requirements: 1. Presentation Requirements: The paper must be typed, double-spaced, use 12 pt. typeface, black ink, 1-inch margins, page numbers, and be on white paper. You must include a cover page and your bibliography/works cited page (NOTE: this is just a list of the sources and should not be annotated, but must have sources separated by type and in alphabetical order). Attach your rough draft and your comments from the Writing Center and Librarians to the back of the final draft. I would prefer the entire package be stapled, but if it is too bulky you may use a folder (as long as it is not a plastic one!!!). 2. Length: The paper must be a minimum of ten (10) pages long, and should not exceed twelve (12), but if you need to exceed 12 pages by a little that’s fine. The cover page and bibliography are not included in the page count. Papers that are substantially too long or too short will have points deducted. 3. Format: You must use the 16th Edition of the Chicago Manual of Style (available online through the UTEP Library). You must use footnotes or endnotes (not the Author-Date Reference style), but notes are also not included in the required length of the actual text. 4. Content: The final paper must have a clearly stated research question or problem, a clear thesis that provides an answer to the question, adequate and relevant sources cited throughout the text of the paper, a thorough discussion of the sources/evidence, a logical progression to the argument that includes transitions from one point to the next, and a clear conclusion. 5. Criteria for grading: a. All assignments are handed in on time. b. The degree to which you have incorporated comments from the instructor, Librarians, and the Writing Center. c. Quality and quantity of sources. d. Correct in-text citations and properly formatted bibliography/works cited page. e. Quality of writing. Papers must be clearly written and must not contain typos, spelling errors, grammar errors, poor or confusing sentence structure, etc. f. Originality. All papers must be the sole work of the student. Copying from any source or another student means the paper will be turned in to the Dean of Students for further review and possible disciplinary action. Trust your own abilities. Be creative and imaginative, if you have immersed yourself in the information and explored your ideas completely your paper will be interesting and valuable. g. A convincing argument. If you have created a clear thesis, a consistent argument, provided sufficient evidence, and provided a logical conclusion you will have successfully convinced the audience that you are an expert and have proven your thesis. Format for Cover Page Your Name Title of Paper Research Question Brief Description of Topic Thesis Statement Alejandra Ponce HIST/WS 3309 TR 12-1:20 Annotated Bibliography Cole, Thomas B. "Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz." JAMA 305, no.5 (2011): 442-442 Secondary source - Journal. This journal focuses on the life and acts of Sor Juana in society. It identifies all the poems and plays that were written by the main actors. It also identifies the specific themes, which Sor Juana was advocating for in the society. The article also provides a small background on the life of Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz. It identifies that Juana came from a small family and had a poor background. The paper also identifies that Sor and the rest of her siblings had been born as illegitimate members of a family. The article states that Sor Juana developed a high sense for the books at a very small age in her life. Often, Sor Juana developed a quick understanding for books learning the behavior from the grandparents. At one point in life Juana is noted to have privately disguised them as a university student just to get to school and continue reading. Ultimately, Sor Juana became one of the individuals of the colonial viceroy court. Sor was able to astonish all the members of the court as she stood out as one of the brightest and promising individuals in the midst of people who had been learning all of their life. Juana showed the true power of studying and excellence in school, she is considered a role model for all women who achieve greater things despite all odds. Glantz, Margo. "The construction of a figure of genius: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz." Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies 4, no.2 (1995): 175-189. Secondary source -Journal. Margo looks at all the published works of Sor Juana in the society. Margo concludes that most of the works that were published by Sor Juana were genius and intelligent. More importantly specific emphasis has been placed on the role of a critic in a society that only listened to one voice. Most of her works have been greatly appreciated by men in the society. Two main reasons are identified as the main reason as to why most men accepted this work. The first reason being, that it came from a woman and the second one, coming from a nun showing criticism to the same church that they are allegedly supposed to protect. The rebellious and philosophical understanding of the paper is also brought out quite distinctively. Most of the authors have been asked to take up some of the religious and philosophical components and apply them directly in the society. Magor provides great exception for the works of Sor Juan since she managed to print out all works in a society that had more bureaucratic processes as well as the worse understanding on the role of women in the society. Magor notes religious barriers and obstacles that were mostly placed on the works of Sor Juana. Additionally, Magor notes the publication of all works despite the censorship obstacles. Schons, Dorothy. "Some obscure points in the life of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz." Modern Philology 24, no. 2 (1926): 141-162. Secondary source - Journal. Schons notes the obscure situations continuously happened in the life of Sor Juana. More importantly, the author does not focus on the life or autobiography of Sor Juana, which has not yet been written. The author agrees that most of the works of Juana would not be published because she was a nun in a contemporary society, which advocated for the rights of the Catholic Church. Most of the documents would not be published from the initial time because of these obstacles that had been mounted by the society. Most of the works of Sor Juana, which had not been published, were moved to Mexico and other areas. The period involving this movement ensured that the works of Sor Juana would become destroyed. As a result, some of the works of Sor Juana were never published although they had already been written and provided to the publication press. Additionally, the author asks numerous questions as to why Sor Juana went to the seminary in the first case. Another question that is majorly asked involves the real intention for Sor Juana as she had already been appointed as the lady waiting for the marchioness of Mancera. Weagel, Deborah. "Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in Seventeenth-Century New Spain and Finding a Room of One's Own." CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture 7, no. 1 (2005): 5. Secondary source – Journal. Deborah examines the relationship of two works of Sor Juana de la Cruz. This works were, “Finding a Room of One’s Own” and “Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in Seventeenth-Century New Spain.” In the first book, Weagel identifies the need for women to have financial freedom and private space in their life. This is compared to the life of Sor Juana who lived in the seventeenth century struggling to find both a private space and financial freedom. Sor Juana was contended with the life that she lived, specially, the society that was more a dominant patriarchal culture. The society domestic life, and religion, has been dominated by the events of the patriarchal society. Sor Juana struggled with Spanish inquisition during a time that dissenters and aggressors were severely punished in the society, especially when they were against the catholic church. Nevertheless, this never stopped Sor Juana from continuing writing papers, composing poems and obtaining knowledge in the society. In other words, Sor Juana stood out as an individual who opposed the same church whom which she believed the principles. Sor Juana managed to create a room for her in society. Sor Juana managed to become a major voice for those who were oppressed in the society. The creation of this form of space tool was more than it was initially anticipated. Cruz, Sor Juana Inés de la. "Respuesta a sor Filotea de la Cruz." Fontamara, México (1998). Secondary source - Monograph. The monograph highlights the important works of Sor Juana. The most important conflict highlighted in this monograph is between Sor Juana and one of the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The bishop holds firm believes that women should never be accepted to learn any philosophical aspects. This had been the nature of the society that this people had been living for all of these years. Sor Juana comes out gun blazing going against the normal standards set for nuns in the Catholic Church. Her response to the bishop and the Catholic Church is one which received worldwide attention concerning the role of women in the society. Sor Juana draws the role of women from women who were leaders in the society. One perfect example that Sor Juana writes in her response to the bishop is the role Hypatia of Alexandria, who was killed by the Neoplatonic philosopher in the year 415. Sor Juana uses such an example to show the important role that women play in the society. Son Juana paints an image of an intellect in the society. It pains an image of an individual who is ready to fight for what she believes in. Sor Juana possesses an image of a progressive leader in society. De la Cruz, Sister Juana Inés. Poems, Protest, and a Dream: Selected Writings. Penguin 1997. Secondary source - Monograph. The monograph represents a translation of one of the works that were originally written by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. Important elements present in this monograph include the response of Sor Juana to one of the bishops of the Catholic Church who intended to diminish the role of women in the society. The bishop also intended to let her know the place of the nuns in the society. However, instead of the nun giving in to the demands of the Catholic Church and the bishops, Sor Juana decides to passionately advocate for the rights of the women in the society. The monograph is composed of a serious of poems all aimed at identifying the important role of women in society. Some of the important elements fought for by Juana include the rights of women to study, to write and to teach. These rights were exclusively reserved for some members of the community and more specifically the male child and other high class members of the society. Anybody who came from the minority communities or low social class was never welcomed in any classroom. To worsen the condition, most members of the Catholic Church never advocated for the rights of these people in the society. de la Cruz, Sister Juana Inés, Margaret Sayers Peden, and Gabriel Seymour. A woman of genius: the intellectual autobiography of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Lime Rock Pr, 1982. Secondary source - Monograph. The book was originally written by Sor Juana and translated by the other authors. The book focuses on the life of Sor Juana. It outlines the important role that Sor Juana played in making a case for women in the society. The autobiography starts by describing the childhood of Sor Juana and the family. An important factor noted is that Juana and all siblings were born in an illegitimate family. However, despite all the difficulties faced by Juana, she emerges stronger from all circumstances and refuses to become a victim of circumstances. The autobiography notes the numerous times that Juana makes an effort to educate herself despite the numerous obstacles placed in her path. The autobiography notes that Juana leaves one of the most prestigious chances to become a member of the royal court. Juana makes the decision to become a nun to advocate for the rights of women within the confines of the church. She did this because she believed that the church was not playing its role in the society. The church had become one of the organs that did not fight for the rights of women in the society. It became too much involved in secular issues rather than religious issues. de la Cruz, Sister Juana Inés, and Alan S. Trueblood. A Sor Juana Anthology. Harvard University Press, 1988. Secondary source- Monograph. The above monograph was written many years ago and were later discovered and translated in the twentieth century by different authors. The monograph is composed of poems written by Sor Juana highlighting the unfortunate situations of women in society. The works reveal an advocate for the rights of all women in the society done by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. Juana is seen telling other women to see themselves both intellectually and artistically. Most of the poems that have been written by Sor Juana talk about the discrimination that most women in the society have been put through by men. Sor Juana blames the male members of the society for attempting to bring down all issues that would see same rights for all women and men in the society. The poem lyrics moved the society and more so because she became a nun to advocate for all issues related to women, although most of her works were criticized by the male members of the society. Sor Juana paints an image of a woman who does not give up fighting for the rights of women in the society. The book recognizes Sor Juana de la Cruz as a woman rights advocate in a male dominated society. Couch, Beatriz Melano. "Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz: The first woman theologian in the Americas." The Church and Women in the Third World (2015). Primary source. The article focuses on the role of women in the church. More specifically it looks at the role of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz in the church. Sor Juana entered the church as a young nun with no interest in any area of interest. It was during this period that the nun started advocating for the rights of the women. In this book she wrote a paper criticizing the earlier works of a priest’s sermon. In one of her letters, Son Juana focused on telling the priests to be more concerned with religious issues rather than placing a lot of emphasis on religious leaders. Although Sor Juana was criticized for the actions, Sor Juana remained steadfast and did not fall in the pressure asking the withdrawal of all papers. Additionally, when still in prison Sor Juana wrote a letter, which showed, she was fighting for the oppressed women in the society. Most of the works conducted by Sor Juana were done in the church. Juana later died in the church while attempting to treat patients who had been affected by the plague. Sor Juana played an essential role in being one of the critiques of the church and more specifically when it came to religious issues. De la Cruz, Sister Juana Inés, Margaret Sayers Peden, and Gabriel Seymour. A woman of genius: the intellectual autobiography of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Lime Rock Pr, 1982. Primary source. This is one of the primary works of De la Cruz. It talks of a major declaration of all women. The book was published after the death of the nun in 1701 and translated into English in the subsequent years. The autobiography talks of the life of Sor Juana. It starts by introducing her childhood and all activities that she was involved in. It also establishes the importance of early education and how Juana developed a sense of reading from an early age despite of all the pressure that girls like her faced in the society at that period. It goes on to narrate all activities that Sor Juana was engaged in while being a nun. More specifically, Sor Juana questions the high authority in focusing all energies on the negative activities that most of the priest and nuns were engaging in. This never augurs well among all the religious leaders in the institution who attempt to threaten Sor Juana with sanctions. Juana does not give in into pressure, a major trait that makes her stand out in the community and in the whole society. At the end Sor Juana is considered as one of the individuals who started reforms in the church. Sor Juana uses the position in the church to advocate for the rights of women in the society. "Sor Juana Inés De La Cruz | Academy Of American Poets". 2016. Poets.Org. https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poet/sor-juana-in%C3%A9s-de-la-cruz. Primary source. The above piece outlines all the life events in the life of Sor Juana. It outlines the events that take place from the time Sor Juana was born to her death during the plague witnessed in 1655. The biography emphasizes that Sor Juana was born in an illegitimate family. Despite all the difficulties involved in her childhood, Sor Juana goes against all odds in a male dominated society to establish herself as one of the greatest advocates for women during her life. Sor Juana is much interested in bringing out all the negative ills of the men in the society. Sor Juana’s reading prowess becomes unquestionable in a society that had denied women such rights. Her beauty makes her a source of great admiration making her to easily clinch the royal seat in the palace. However, Sor Juana goes against all of these odds to bring out the injustices that were being committed in the Catholic Church. She does this knowing quite frankly that there are many stumbling blocks that await them in that current society. Lastly, Sor Juana manages to bring out all the ills that the Catholic Church was advocating for in the society. Sor Juana criticism does have an effect in the way the Catholic Church manages some of their events in the seventeenth century. "You Men Poem by Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz - Poem Hunter". 2014. Poemhunter.Com. http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/you-men/. Primary source. You men is a poem written by Sor Juana. It outlines all the practices that men have engaged in diminishing the status of women in the society. It goes forth and clearly states how men have become a major obstacle for women’s success. Sor Juana notes that men see everything that has been done by a woman as wrong in the society. Additionally, Sor Juana notes that men fault even the women thinking abilities. The poem goes further to indicate that man will go after a woman who have already won a plea against the numerous allegations in the society. Sor Juana outlines to men that they cannot survive the world without women. Furthermore, Juana states that the world would have no meaning if the women would not be given a chance in the society to become better members and appreciate all the events in the society. Sor Juana points out those men will remain being the same. They would ensure that women do not have a voice in the society because it ensures that they maintain the status quo in the society. Lastly, Sor Juana notes that the society has become more of a worse place than before because men have refused to provide an opportunity to women in the society.
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