Choose one text from the Iwakura Mission section of DeBary et al. (pg. 677–81). Using Edward Said’s definition of Orientalism, is the text you chose orientalist? Why or why not? (Yes or no question) short paper (550-800 words) 2 (maybe 3) body paragraphs 2-4 sentence conclusion * Make sure your thesis statement is an answer to the yes/no question with a roadmap of how you’ll prove your answer * Each topic sentence should prove a piece of your thesis statement, and each paragraph should provide the evidence that proves the topic sentence/ keep the answer to the question focused rather than discussing general/everything * Most papers will cite Said’s Orientalism and the text you choose from DeBary et al. * Citation with page number