Middle East history vs now
Discipline:
History
Type of service:
Research Paper
Spacing:
Double spacing
Paper format:
MLA
Number of pages:
5 pages
Number of sources:
3 sources
Paper DETAILS:
For this class everyone is to select a topic within the boundaries of this class (any area of global history from prehistory to about 1650) no later than Module 5 (25 points). A progress report containing thesis, potential sources, and a tentative outline of your paper (25 points) is due by the end of Module 10. Each step in the process will count as part of the total grade for the project; missing deadlines and progress reports will result in point deductions for the paper.
Students are required to write a minimum of 5 full pages, not counting title page and works cited; please keep the essay to no more than 7 pages. Format: Doubled-spaced, typed, font in Times New Roman or Arial, size 12. 1-inch margins all around. Works Cited must be properly formatted. Refer to appropriate references for assistance in writing. Sites such as https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. may be excellent resources.
Your research paper will be scored using the Research Paper RubricPreview the document. Review this rubric carefully to ensure you understand how your work will be graded.
This project will require fieldwork – using the library, the Internet, etc. Sources must be cited. You will submit the topic of the paper in Module 5 and a progress report during Module 10 consisting of a list of sources, tentative outline, and thesis statement.
Why are you required to write a paper? This exercise will give you the opportunity to become familiar with the processes of historical inquiry and writing (i.e. “How do we know what we know?”). Reading is a significant part of any historical project. After selecting a topic, you must include at least four sources. Please do not cite the online encyclopedia Wikipedia or similar general information sites (such as ask.com or about.com). It is advisable to avoid using web sites that end in the suffixes “.com,” “.org” or “.net” altogether (conversely those ending in “.gov” or “.edu” are more acceptable). It is strongly recommended that students make use of academic history books available in your local public library system and articles, government documents, newspapers, and magazines accessible through Ivy Tech Library’s Discover! (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Suggestions for resources are found at the end of each chapter in your text.
Consider this project as an important reflection of your expertise and interest in the topic.
Each student is responsible to submit a clear, concise and well-organized essay free of spelling and grammatical errors.
