History 521A
Research Paper
Type of Paper: Report*, Issue Analysis, Persuasion, Biography
Length: 1200-1500 words
Sources: Minimum 4 sources (2 must be considered a *hard source)
Format: Double-spaced (typed), Chicago Style Format (refer to Hacker’s Guide)
Due Date:
Your paper must have a specific focus. You cannot simply write a research paper on “Martin Luther”; you must develop a clear thesis statement which you will build your paper around. Your topic should be an investigation of a person, place, or event of historical interest during the 1300s-1950s. You must have your topic pre-approved before the specified date (below).
* Hard sources consist of the following: books, magazines, newspapers periodicals, journals, etc. **A hard source is anything in print. Soft sources consist of the following: Internet, CD Rom, personal interviews, movies, etc.
Research writing is a process; the following are the due dates for the preliminary sections:
1. Topic Wed. April 24th 2 marks
2. Thesis (tentative) Mon, April 29th 3 marks
3. Outline Wed. May 1st 10 marks
4. Works Cited Wed. May 1st 5 marks
5. Rough Draft Wed. May 8th 10 marks
6. Final Draft Mon. May15th 36 marks
This is a tentative mark breakdown which is subject to change.
You will also receive marks based on format, note cards, and in-text citations.
In addition to being provided with handouts, you will also be taught the necessary elements for research writing. Class time will be spent both in the library and the computer lab.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Research and Documentation Web Assignment
Research and
Documentation Web Assignment
Please answer
all questions on a piece of loose-leaf and pass in at the end of class. To earn full marks you must also COPY down the questions by hand. I WILL NOT accept questions/answers that are typed.
1. “Research
in history involves developing an understanding of the past through the
examination and interpretation of
evidence”. Please give six examples of
evidence.
2. Historians
use libraries to: (three things)
Go
to “Documenting Sources”. Click on
“Chicago Documentation Style”
3. If
you use the Chicago style of citation are you still required to include a
bibliography?
4. What
two things should you include the first time you cite a source?
5. Definition
for the term subsequent:
6. How
do you cite subsequent references?
Please give an example.
7. What
does “Ibid” mean? When do you use it?
Give an example.
8. Go
to the “Glossary of Terms”. Write down a definition for the following terms: citation,
plagiarism, primary source, and
secondary source.
9. Go
to “Tips for Evaluating Sources” (Top of screen) Name two things that should be
done when evaluating all sources and give an example of each.
10. Name
and briefly explain four things that
should be taken into consideration when evaluating a web site.
11. Create
a footnote for the following references (refer to model notes and bibliography
entries) and then create a properly
formatted bibliography for the four references (remember to alphabetize!!)
Book:
Title:
The Flick Chronicles
Author – John Myron
Publishing
Company :Flick Books
City
:New York
Publishing
Date: June 2008
Page
number: 6
Website:
Author:
Jason Flick
URL: www.flickhistory.com
Title:
Renaissance Art
Source:
World History
Video:
Director:
Steven Senegal
Title:
The Spice Trade
Production
Company: Flick Entertainment
Production
Date: September 2007
Release
Date: June 2008
Book:
Title:
Kate Flick: Coolest Teacher on the Planet
Authors:
Joe Broderick, Ryan Keliher
Publishing
Company: Ragweed Press
City:
Toronto
Publishing
Date: April 2009
Page
number:76
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