The purpose of this proposal is for you to focus in on a specific question that requires an interdisciplinary approach.
Directions
This should be a 6 pages double-spaced document explaining the following (NOTE: I recommend using section headings to help your reader)
Interdisciplinary Question: How did the German supply chain and infrastructure play a role in Operation Barbarossa?
Justification:
Explain 1) why an interdisciplinary approach is needed, and
2) why this is an important question? (NOTE: you may need to talk about disciplinary perspectives here).
Disciplines: LOGISTICS AND MILITARY STUDIES
Which disciplines will you draw from? Outline some key concepts, theories, insights, etc. that you think will be helpful in answering your question.
Method:
Contextualization, Conceptualization, Problem-Centering, Broad Model Integration
State 1) which disciplinary methods do you plan to use and
2) which integration method do you plan to use?
Bibliography:
What sources you will be using? You should be using materials from this course, but you should also identify materials from other courses you have taken or LE elective courses such as RE109 World Religions or PS101 Introduction to Psychology).
Please cite at least 7 scholarly sources, You may use APA.
40 pts
Exceeds Expectations
This student asks a truly meaningful question about a complex topic.
40 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Student makes a compelling case that the question is both important and interdisciplinary.
40 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Concepts, insights, and theories are briefly described from multiple disciplines.
40 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Correctly identify disciplinary methods and integration strategy.
40 pts
Exceeds Expectations
7 or more scholarly sources are correctly cited from multiple disciplines.
