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Sample Research Paper Proposal

SAMPLE RESEARCH PAPER PROPOSAL

Krista Feichtinger

Great Books Asian Classics – Prof. Fenkl

Final Project Proposal

Shamanism: An Exploration in the “Technique of Ecstasy”

Introduction: The introduction provides a brief overview of shamanism as an ancient

practice that is found throughout history and across cultures. This paper will examine

traditional forms of shamanism, as well as neo-shamanism, the re-emergence of shamanic

practices in contemporary Western culture. Ultimately, this paper argues that shamanistic

practices are effective methods of healing developed and utilized as a spiritual path for

thousands of years.

Working Thesis: Despite the prevailing dismissive and often negative Western scientific

attitude toward shamanism, this ancient method of healing is an effective practice that,

through a transpersonal experience in which an individual undergoes a change in

consciousness, the individual gains access to his or her archetypal, inner resources which

results in healing, insight, and self-empowerment.

Structure:

I. Traditional Shamanism (the first part of this paper briefly answers the following

questions concerning traditional shamanism):

a. What is a shaman?

This section discusses the definition (and issues of defining) the traditional

concept of a shaman. It provides a brief overview of the origin and

distribution of shamanic practices around the world throughout history.

b. How does one become a shaman?

This section discusses a shaman’s initiation process, training, and death-

rebirth experience.

c. What does a shaman do?

Sample Research Paper Proposal