Analyzing the role of religion in the Caribbean

FORMAT The completed essay must be between 7 pages minimum, 10 pages maximum, excluding cover page and bibliography.Your essay must demonstrate a clear analysis of the issues raised in the question, using critical thought. You are required to do more than simply describe the issues; you must show how issues raised by different texts (readings, videos, modules) interact with and/or challenge each other. Essays must incorporate correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, referencing and a bibliography (you may use either APA, MLA or Chicago referencing format). Essays are to be double-spaced and typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, with standard margins. You must use clear and grammatically-correct English. PLEASE NOTE: Do not put generic dictionary definitions in your essay ie. “According to dictionary.com the definition of slavery is…” etc. If you must use a definition, find one from one of the course readings. Do not limit your essay to the 5 paragraph model!! It is better to organize your essay by theme rather than number of paragraphs. No paragraph should be a page (or greater) in length. Your introductory paragraph MUST have a thesis statement. A thesis statement typically uses the same wording of the question and topic you have chosen to develop a statement about how you will answer that question. For example, if the essay question you chose was “What are some of the significant differences between the culture of enslaved Africans and the culture of indentured Indians?” your thesis statement might read “This paper will explore some of the significant differences between the culture of enslaved Africans and that of indentured Indians by looking at the experiences of both groups on the plantation specifically in terms of family organization, music and dance”. Required references: You must use two (2) course readings (excluding the modules), one (1) course video, and one (1) outside scholarly source in your essay. Failure to provide these four minimum references will result in an automatic grade of F. SUBMISSION **Your essay will be automatically submitted to TurnItIn once you submit through Assignments on D2L. If you do not want your paper to be submitted to TurnItIn you must notify me prior to the due date for the essay. No late papers will be accepted without proper documentation ie. Ryerson Medical Certificate http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/forms/medical.pdf. Students who intend to submit a late paper with documentation must inform me in advance. OUTSIDE SCHOLARY SOURCES The Ryerson library has an extensive Caribbean Studies collection, and a Caribbean Studies database, that can be accessed here: http://learn.library.ryerson.ca/caribbean/articles An outside scholarly source would include: peer-reviewed scholarly journal article; scholarly book; scholarly website. You can find many scholarly sources here: https://library.cf.ryerson.ca/guides/view/?guide=481#tabs-481-101 If you are in doubt as to whether a website is a scholarly source or not, please post the link in the Discussion Board Q & A and I will respond. The following are NOT scholarly sources: newspaper and magazine articles, personal websites and blogs; novels and literary works; government websites; Wikipedia, encyclopaedias and dictionaries; websites not from a scholarly site. Essay Topic . Religion and spirituality have played a significant role in Caribbean cultures of resistance, but paradoxically they have also played a role in the oppression of Caribbean people. Discuss and analyze the role of religion in the Caribbean as both a liberating and an oppressing force