Term Paper Topic
Shapeshifting – Mystique
General Requirements:
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1000-2000 word count (include word count at the
end of the paper).
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Double spaced
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Use a standard size 12 font and adequate margins
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Use at least two sources (more is great!)
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Sources don’t necessarily have to be academic
(we are talking comic books after all!).
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Sources must be cited or footnoted. I don’t care
about the particular format (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc) as long as you’re
consistent throughout.
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Proper grammar and spelling. You will lose
points for every grammar or spelling error I find
Specifics:
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Describe the ability.
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What is it?
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What are the limits?
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What are the possible variations or types?
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Primary users in comic books, TV, or movies, if
known
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What might be the underlying science that would
make such an ability possible?
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If an ability isn’t really possible, what is the
underlying science that makes it impossible?
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What are the known limits in this area for
humans and/or animals?
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Discuss how such an ability (if it were real)
could be used in today’s world in the pursuit of justice, mercy, and goodness.
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How does a Christian understanding of humanity
affect how you might use this ability?