The events leading up to the American Revolution. The core assignment of this course is a documented research paper (6-8 pages double-spaced (title and bibliography pages do not count towards page total, Times New Roman 12-point font).
The events leading up to the American Revolution
The core assignment of this course is a documented research paper (6-8 pages double-spaced (title and bibliography pages do not count towards page total, Times New Roman 12-point font).
Firstly, the paper should support a thesis statement with information gained from research or investigation.
Secondly, the paper will not be just a report presenting information but will be a paper that carefully examines and presents your own historical interpretation of the topic you have chosen and your interpretation of the information you have gathered.
Thirdly, the paper may include consideration of problems and solutions, define key terms, or refute arguments against your thesis statement.
Fourthly, you will use some of the following critical thinking skills in this process:
Further, Choosing an appropriate topic, limiting the topic.
Gathering information, summarizing sources.
Additionally, Analyzing and evaluating sources.
Also, Defining key terms.
Moreover, Synthesizing information, comparing and contrasting sources.
Besides, Testing a thesis, making a historical argument, using refutation.
Also, Amassing support for a position.
Finally, Documenting sources.
INTRODUCTION & THESIS: Includes a clear thesis statement, an assertion or position. Topic is original and manageable in a short research paper. /15
FOCUS AND DEVELOPMENT: Body of the essay focuses on this thesis and develops it fully, recognizing the complexity of issues and refuting arguments in opposition to the thesis. /20
SUPPORT AND SYNTHESIS: Uses sufficient and relevant evidence to support the thesis (and primary points), including facts, inferences, and judgments. Quotes, summarizes, and paraphrases accurately and effectively–appropriately introducing and explaining each quote. /25
RESOURCES: Shows a clear understanding of the sources; has evaluated each source and used it appropriately. Uses a wide variety of sources reflecting significant research. /10
CONVENTIONS: Uses MLA format correctly; includes internal citations and a Works Cited list; is free of errors. /15
CORRECTNESS AND STYLE: Introduces the topic in an interesting way; shows critical thinking and depth of understanding; uses appropriate tone; shows sophistication in language usage and sentence structure. /15