history midterm paper
Worth 40pts
HISTORY 1301
This assignment requires that you write a 2-page paper on what you think is the defining moment in U.S. history during the period of 1492-1865. Make sure you explicitly state in your introduction what you think is the defining moment. In the body of the paper you should support you position with your opinion not with a historical summary. Lastly, make sure you end the paper by providing a conclusion by where you try to express how your event continues to play an influential role in today’s world.
Guidelines for Research Papers/Projects
DUE DATE: 11:00am on 10/24. If the assignment is late by even a minute, then the most you can get is half the value of the project.
LENGTH: Your paper should be at least 2 pages long. If the 2nd page is not ¾’s full, points will be deducted
FORMAT: Your paper should follow the MLA guidelines.
EX:
1”margins
12 font, Times Roman double spaced citing procedures (if need be) etc…… ORGANIZATION: Your paper should be organized as follows:
TITLE PAGE: This page should have the title of your paper in the middle
EX:
Title
Name
Teacher’s name
Class
Date
INTRODUCTION: A section that clearly and concisely describes
a. The topic of your paper (thesis statement)
b. The various points of view or differing explanations proposed in the scientific research on which you are basing your paper
BODY: This section must discuss your supporting evidence. Remember I am looking for well thought out ideas. Since this is an opinion paper you do not need to have a works cited but if you decide to use information you acquired from a source as supporting evidence that is fine but make sure to cite it. Make sure to use the library’s resources to research your topic and become more familiarized with it.
CONCLUSION: In the last paragraph or two of this section, summarize the findings of the research you report and state how the topic of your paper still plays an influential role
today.
HISTORY 1301
This assignment requires that you write a 2-page paper on what you think is the defining moment in U.S. history during the period of 1492-1865. Make sure you explicitly state in your introduction what you think is the defining moment. In the body of the paper you should support you position with your opinion not with a historical summary. Lastly, make sure you end the paper by providing a conclusion by where you try to express how your event continues to play an influential role in today’s world.
Guidelines for Research Papers/Projects
DUE DATE: 11:00am on 10/24. If the assignment is late by even a minute, then the most you can get is half the value of the project.
LENGTH: Your paper should be at least 2 pages long. If the 2nd page is not ¾’s full, points will be deducted
FORMAT: Your paper should follow the MLA guidelines.
EX:
1”margins
12 font, Times Roman double spaced citing procedures (if need be) etc…… ORGANIZATION: Your paper should be organized as follows:
TITLE PAGE: This page should have the title of your paper in the middle
EX:
Title
Name
Teacher’s name
Class
Date
INTRODUCTION: A section that clearly and concisely describes
a. The topic of your paper (thesis statement)
b. The various points of view or differing explanations proposed in the scientific research on which you are basing your paper
BODY: This section must discuss your supporting evidence. Remember I am looking for well thought out ideas. Since this is an opinion paper you do not need to have a works cited but if you decide to use information you acquired from a source as supporting evidence that is fine but make sure to cite it. Make sure to use the library’s resources to research your topic and become more familiarized with it.
CONCLUSION: In the last paragraph or two of this section, summarize the findings of the research you report and state how the topic of your paper still plays an influential role
today.