Research

Due Wednesday, April 30th

Include at least 4 sources (not including textbook, catechism, or Bible)

MLA format Example:

◦ Lane, Dermot. The experience of God: An Invitation to Do Theology. New York: Paulist Press, 2003. This source includes information on how we experience

God through everyday life. Religious experience is a human experience that helps us to think about the deeper meaning of life and that which is greater than oneself: God. Revelation (Scripture, experience, and tradition) is God’s invitation to a relationship with us.

Annotated Works Cited

DO NOT USE:◦ Wikipedia◦ New advent.org

Do Use:◦ Google scholar, .edu and .org cites◦ Official websites of the congregation you visited◦ USCCB.org◦ Personal interviews

Research

Website citations should include the entire URL◦ No: usccb.org◦ Yes: http://old.usccb.org/seia/sb-rc-

environment.pdf (no underline) Format, font, color should be uniform Research should be focused on Eucharist

and communion.

Things to remember

Eucharist as understood in Catholic Church◦ Include how this is expressed tangibly from your

experience of Mass Eucharist as understood in Christian

denomination you chose◦ Include how this is expressed tangibly as well as

the theological understanding Compare and contrast using your

observations AND research

Research Paper Topic

Communion as expressed in… The architecture of the church The ritual actions performed The prayer postures used The objects used (bread, wine, other, plates,

cups, etc.) The passages of Scripture chosen The artwork in the Church The role and function of the leader/presider Other tangible aspects you observed which

conveyed a deeper meaning

In addition to bread & wine…

Label and evaluate thesis statement. Label and evaluate intro and conclusion. Is the research focused on Eucharist and

communion? Catholic and Christian. Is there more research than observation? Is everything cited? Grammar, style, organization. Mark any unclear sentences or sections. Make comments of what you think is good

and what may need improving.

Peer Editing