Ghostly Hong Kong: Otherworldly Configurations

1. proposal and bibliography In this assessment component, you should chisel a topic that eventually illustrates your understanding and perspective about Hong Kong hauntings and their cultural and/or sociopolitical underpinnings in the final paper. To do so, you may further develop the specified areas in the course or explore one which you think is essential for approaching Hong Kong culture in the aspect of otherworldliness. The following elements must be included in the proposal: a. Topic b. Thesis Statement c. Abstract (350 – 400 words) d. An annotated bibliography (6 to 8 entries) Through (a), (b) and (c), you should be able to present a well-defined and arguable topic about Hong Kong ghostly culture and briefly outline the background of the issue that you will be elaborating in the term paper. For (d), you should compile a working bibliography with items including but not limited to books, journals or media materials. Each of these entries must be annotated in 2 to 3 sentences for their relevance to your paper topic and argument. To encourage articulation of your own idea and to avoid excessive summary or paraphrase in the final paper, please limit the number of research materials within 6 to 8 items. 2. Final paper submission The finalized paper should fall within the length of around 2000 words. Please type, double space and use Times New Roman in 12 font size for typesetting. Your paper topic, full name and student number should be presented on the cover page of the paper. For documentation, please consult Chicago Manual of Style ([login to view URL]) For submission, please save your document in pdf or word format and submit it through Turn-It-In platform on or before midnight on 14 May 2021. No print or carbon copy is required. The platform for submission will be activated one week before the due date, which will be 7 May 2021.