Because this may be a longer paper than you have written before and a complex process is involved, it is recommended that you complete this paper using the following steps:
1 Choose a topic related to U S History up to 1877 {Chapters MS) that you would truly like to explore and that you are willing to spend some time on Your chosen topic should be focused Pose a question that you really want to answer You may want to begin with more than one top* in mind
2. Do some preliminary reading on the topic(s) You may begin with the textbook, then further explore the information available Refine your top* Summarize your top*, your interest in the top*, the questions you want to answer and a hypothesis you want to test.
3. Gather information from a variety of sources Use a minimum of four sources for your paper, and at least one must be a primary source.
o Examples of primary sources are ones that arc used m our discussion forums 2 8 o They are sources that are contemporary to the times under investigation
o An example of a secondary source is our textbook. though the textbook also contains excerpts of primary sources. wh*h you may use as a source In your paper.
4. Outline the results of your research and the plan for your paper (you are not required to submit the outline)
5. Write the final draft and be sure to include in text citations for information and quotes, a Works Cited 1rs», and use the correct MLA documentation style.
INTRODUCTION & THESIS Includes a clear thesis statement, an assertion or position Top* is original and manageable in a short research paper 215
FOCUS AND DEVELOPMENT. Body of the essay focuses on this thesis and develops it fully, recognizing the complexity of issues and refuting arguments « opposition to the thesis. /20
SUPPORT AND SYNTHESIS Uses sufficient and relevant evidence to support the thesis (and primary points), including facts, inferences, and judgments. Quotes, summarizes, and paraphrases accurately and effectively-appropriately introducing and explaining each quote. /25
RESOURCES Shows a dear understanding of the sources, has evaluated each source and used it appropriately. Uses a wide vartery of sources reflecting significant research. /10 CONVENTIONS Uses MLA format correctly: includes MW citations and a Works Cited list: ft free of errors. /IS
CORRECTNESS AND STYLE Introduces the top* m an interesting way: shows critical thinking and depth of understanding, uses appropriate tone, shows sophistication m language usage and sentence structure. /IS
TOTAL: 100
Submission Instructions
Complete your assignment using word-processing software such as MS Word 36S (download free software at fmitt;//produtt*.Q?fh;c.C
LibrcOff’ce (download free software at fittpsV/wwwJibfWlli^gg/dQTyDlQâta or other per course requirements.
1 Save your file as an .rtf (och text format) or .doc (word document)
2. Select thi* Browse My Computer (.utton to navigate to the file
3. Locate and select your saved file.
4. Select Submit

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