Research Paper Info and Due Dates

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.