Prompt: Write a History Research Paper of at least 2,000 words within the
confines of the course. This means within the proper timeframe of the course.
Based on the class you are in the timeframes are the following:
History 018: People of the U.S. from 1865—that is modern U.S. history
from 1865 to current times
History 025: World History to 1500 AD
History 005: Modern European History from 1648 AD-current times
History 004: Ancient European History (including the Near East) through
the Reformation up to 1648 AD
You will choose your own topic. Part of learning to write a general history research
paper is finding a topic that is appropriate for the course you are in so pay attention
to the dates above. This may feel intimidating. So, try to think first of a place and
time period you are most interested in learning more about. If you are in History 004
for example, is it ancient Israel, or ancient Greece or Rome, or is it Medieval or
Renaissance Europe you wish to research? If you are in History 005 are you more
interested in the events of the 1600s, 1700s or something more modern? If you are
in World which society or culture is most interesting to you? Then try to decide
what kind of topic you are interested in. Do you like art or architecture or literature?
Is a particular historical person interesting to you? That is how you will narrow
down your topic. Research what is interesting to you. Once you think you have a
topic feel free to email me, if you are not sure about it, and I am happy to discuss it
with you.
Ensure your paper is argumentative. You should have a thesis and make an
argument about your topic. Make sure to cite all the primary and secondary sources
in Chicago Manual of Style formatted footnotes AND add a Bibliography in CMS
format. Include a title page. Use Rampolla to assist you with this. Rampolla
should be your History Paper Bible for this assignment.
Checklist:
Argumentative paper
Introduction, Body, Conclusion;
Typed, double-spaced; 1’ borders; Times New Roman (or Times), 12 pt. font.
No slang, appropriate language, proper spelling, no anachronism, etc.
College writing: no contractions; no “can’t” or don’t or “I think” or “my
opinion is”; use past tense
CMS Footnotes
CMS Bibliography
CMS Title page
At least 2 primary sources and three secondary sources.
At least 2000 words
Word count included on title page
You may NOT cite PowerPoints or the text!
Remember that your paper will be graded for structure, content, interpretation, and the
quality and accuracy of your prose.
To Receive a Grade of C or better:
Your paper must contain at least 2000 words
Your paper must cite both primary and secondary sources in CMS format.
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