Scaffolded Assignment: Final Research Paper
Due: Thursday, June 13th 11:59 PM
5-7 pages
All parts of the scaffolded assignment will follow Chicago Manual of Style (footnote-bibliography). They will be in double space, Times New Roman font size 12, normal page margins, page numbers, and a Title Page comprising: a meaningful title, name of student, student number, course code and title, the names of Professor and the TA.
DESCRIPTION:
You had a research question, and you already investigated at least one relevant primary source and one secondary source. You are following the path of historians who investigate these sources before writing to answer the initial research question. Now it is the time to move to this stage: writing a research paper to answer the research question with a clear argument.
WRITING YOUR PAPER:
This is a standard history paper that should:
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Ask & and Answer an important Why Question
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Build from careful reading and intelligent analysis of Primary Sources [Primary Source Analysis
and Secondary Sources [Critical Article Review] -
Have a clear introduction (with a thesis statement), clear supporting points, and a conclusion
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Have an Argument supported by Evidence and Information gathered through careful reading of sources to illustrate key claims and arguments. Your argument and evidence should be persuasive.
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It should include at least one primary source and 3 secondary sources (you can use the ones from previous assignments)
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Be written in Full Sentences and Proper Paragraphs
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Include citations [Chicago Style footnotes]
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Be clear & concise