Your term paper will require careful research on a subject to form your argument/thesis
statement. It will have 1,500-2,000 words (8-10 pages, double-spaced), Times New Roman, Font
12 double-spaced.
Please refer to the Research Paper Rubric posted on Brightspace for detailed requirements.
Requirements on the Sources for your Research: Authoritative and reliable sources are crucial for
the success of your research project. You need to consult two to three authoritative academic
sources, such as peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles or book chapters, like the assigned
reading materials for this course.
Most Web sources, such as newspapers, magazines, personal blogs, etc., are prohibited. Here are
a few authoritative Web sources: https://plato.stanford.edu; http://www.iep.utm.edu;
britannica.com. Students are encouraged to ask the reference librarian at the Killam for
recommendations.
Requirements on the Formatting:
All written work should be prepared according to the convention of scholarly writing.
Assignments should follow the MLA formatting. They must: – Be formatted appropriately (1″ margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced,
numbered pages)
– Provide citations for all sources and quotations. – Include a complete bibliography at the end,
including only works cited in the paper