Culture and Ethnic: Confucianism and Christianity- Similarities and Differences.
You should explore a theme, comment on a Chinese cultural phenomenon related to our course materials.
A comparison between certain aspects of Eastern and Western cultures will also be an appropriate topic. Your paper should not serve as an introduction to a certain aspect of Chinese culture. Rather it should comment on Chinese culture. The followings are just a few points that you might want to pay attention to: Your paper should have a clear focus, a well-defined theme supported by sufficient evidence. The title should give some indication to the theme of the paper. To write a paper is to present your personal view and observation on the materials that we have studied, originality, therefore, is highly valued. To comment on China’s socialist system, therefore, is an appropriate topic, whereas to describe such a system as the subject of your paper is not proper. Yet, while creative interpretation is encouraged, correct understanding of Chinese culture, society and philosophy is essential.
Comparison with a Western culture and its underlined values is also welcome, because that almost warrantees originality. The quality of the paper often depends on how significant your conclusion is. Do not re-present the details of the historical episodes that you are going to write about, cite them briefly and use them to support your argument. When you write anything, bear your readers in mind. Avoid what is self-evident to your intended readers, because it will weaken your paper. It is useful to state in your initial paragraph the purpose, the theme, or the main argument of your paper. Thereafter every sentence and every paragraph should in one way or another contribute to or support it. Organize your argument/presentation so that it takes your reader logically and step-by-step to your conclusion. It is wise to give a graceful, but not repetitive, summery in the concluding paragraph. Watch your language and grammar. The writing quality of the paper will significantly affect your grade. If you are not confident of your writing, ask a friend to proof-read it before handing it in. Also you might consider seeking help from the writing center at the English department, if it is available.
Culture and Ethnic: Confucianism and Christianity- Similarities and Differences