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Final Paper Prompt & Guidelines

The FYS106 final paper is a critical analysis of socio-economic hierarchies and waste management in contemporary India, constituting 40% of the course grade with a length requirement of 5000-6000 words. It must incorporate course materials and at least two external academic sources, focusing on the impact of caste, class, and gender on labor practices and policies. The grading rubric includes criteria such as thesis clarity, engagement with materials, analysis, organization, writing style, evidence use, and formatting.

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Final Paper Prompt & Guidelines

The FYS106 final paper is a critical analysis of socio-economic hierarchies and waste management in contemporary India, constituting 40% of the course grade with a length requirement of 5000-6000 words. It must incorporate course materials and at least two external academic sources, focusing on the impact of caste, class, and gender on labor practices and policies. The grading rubric includes criteria such as thesis clarity, engagement with materials, analysis, organization, writing style, evidence use, and formatting.

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FYS106 Final Paper Guidelines

The final paper constitutes 40% of the course grade and should be 5000-6000 words
(approximately 20 A4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins). The paper is due
by 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Resubmissions will not be allowed.

Final Paper Prompt:


Drawing on course materials and at least two external academic or long form journalistic
sources, analyse the relationship between socio-economic hierarchies (caste, class,
gender) and waste management in contemporary India. Your paper should critically
examine how these hierarchies shape labour practices, policy, and lived experiences within
waste economies. Be sure to engage closely with ideas, information, and case studies
discussed in these readings to support your argument.

Grading Rubric (100 Points Total)


The final paper is worth 40% of the total course grade. The rubric below applies to the
paper’s evaluation (out of 100 points), which will then be weighted accordingly.
1. Thesis & Argument (10 Points)
• Clear, compelling thesis that directly addresses the prompt.
• Well-developed argument sustained throughout the paper.
2. Engagement with Course & External Materials (25 Points)
• Effectively integrates course readings and at least two external scholarly sources.
• Demonstrates deep engagement with ideas, information, and case studies discussed in
readings.
3. Analysis & Critical Thinking (25 Points)
• Moves beyond summary to offer nuanced analysis.
• Critically examines the intersection of caste, class, gender, and waste management.
• Supports claims with evidence.
4. Organization & Structure (15 Points)
• Logical progression of ideas with clear sectioning (introduction, body, conclusion).
• Smooth transitions between sections.
5. Clarity & Writing Style (10 Points)
• Clear, concise, and well-articulated arguments.
• Minimal grammatical and stylistic errors.
6. Use of Evidence & Citation (10 Points)
• Uses relevant examples and data to substantiate claims.
• Proper citation of all sources (Chicago, MLA, or APA format).
7. Formatting & Length (5 Points)
• 20 pages (double-spaced, 12pt font, 1-inch margins).
• Consistent formatting throughout.

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