Please remember that this is a RESEARCH paper not a ‘SUMMARY’. When you write your paper you need to pick a topic that is interesting to you. But, there is a fine line between Research and Summary.
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**Please See CANVAS Page and Module “Research Paper” – For more Information about the project and Videos!
What is a ‘Research Paper’?
This could be a cause and effect.
Turning Point
Viewing History through a specific group
Autobiography
Oral History
Museum/Monument
Theory
** Key point to keep in mind: DO NOT SUMMARIZE** Also, there are a few Example papers on Canvas
Above are just a few ‘ideas’ for papers. Students can pretty much write on any historical topic which they are interested in.
Research Paper – Tips
Tips to follow in structuring your paper:
Clear Thesis
Has Abstract
Uses Headers
Focus on proving your thesis
Complete paragraphs
Purpose, Illustration, Explain
Do not use contractions: Don’t = do not
Do not use the words: “like” or “very”
Double space paper
1 – Inch Margins
Last Name and Page Numbers on each page
Proof read your paper
Include a Works Cited Page with Annotations
Use Chicago Turabian Format
Use 4 Scholarly Peer Reviewed Sources; your Textbook does NOT count as a source
Use Scholarly Terms and ideas; make sure they are discussed clearly
Use Events and People discuss why these ideas or people are important
Stay focused
Use Rubric to assist in getting the highest grade possible
Paper should be 6 to 10 pages
Students will write a Analysis Research Paper – THIS is NOT a SUMMARY
Each paper will include all of the following:
4 Scholarly Sources
Academic Journals or Books
ONLY 2 Websites will count toward your ‘Scholarly Sources’
The websites can ONLY be: .edu, .gov, .org
Students can use Encyclopedia entries – but they will NOT count as scholarly
Annotated Bibliography
Abstract
Paper will be 6 to 10 Pages of TEXT – Does NOT include the Annotated Bibliography
Students will turn in TWO drafts of their papers
* Final Papers are DUE – _____________________________
STEPs of Research Paper!
Discussion DUE: _________________________
Participate in Discussion Strand – Research Paper Topic
I just expect students to post ideas of what they want to research
Students will also respond to at least 2 other students regarding research topics
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Annotated Bibliography – DUE:_____________________________
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Hsnx0l1q4&t=1s
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Outline of Research Paper – DUE: ______________________________
Students will turn in an Outline of their Research Paper
Some Websites for Help:
https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/CC3BFEEB-C364-E1A1-A5390F221AC0FD2D/history_research_paper_gg_final.pdf
https://www.austincc.edu/tmthomas/sampleoutline1.htm
https://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Handouts/HowtoStructureandOrganizeYourPaper.pdf
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Draft ONE – DUE: _____________________________________
Research Paper: This DRAFT should be at least 2 Pages
Introduction Paragraph – BOLD your thesis
Write 1 to 2 Paragraphs that Summarize your Topic
Start your Annotated Bibliography – MUST have at least 2 Scholarly Sources
** Make sure you have proper format**
12 Pt Font Times New Roman, 1 Inch Margins, Double Space, Page Numbers
See above – RESEARCH Paper Tips
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Draft TWO – DUE:________________________________________
This should be a ‘FINAL’ Rough Draft of your paper. Remember, this is the last ‘review’ that I will have a chance to provide feedback for your paper. Make sure that you have completed ALL the edits/suggestions that I provided to you for Draft One. Your paper should be as complete as possible
Your ‘draft’ should include:
Abstract – On its own page
https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/presentations_abstracts_examples.html
Introduction Paragraph
Please BOLD Text your thesis statement
Summary
MAX 2 Paragraphs that prove a quick summary of your Historical Topic
Analysis Paragraphs
At least 4 paragraphs that prove your thesis
You MUST use quotes to prove your argument
Each paragraph should use ONE of your Scholarly Sources
Conclusion Paragraph
Do not copy/paste your thesis – instead just restate what you wanted to prove
Maybe allude to further research
Annotated Bibliography
List ALL your sources that you have used in your paper
Students MUST use 4 Scholarly Sources
Academic Journals
Books
Only 2 Websites will count as Scholarly Sources
These Websites MUST be one of the following: .gov, .edu, and/or .org
Students can use the Encyclopedia however it will NOT count as scholarly
Students can use the Textbook – It will NOT count as scholarly research
Students can use the Internet – It will NOT count as scholarly research
Format of paper = Chicago/Turabian Footnotes: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/chicago_manual_17th_edition/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide/chicago_manual_of_style_17th_edition.html
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FINAL Research Paper – DUE: ______________________
Turn in your Completed Paper!
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Research Presentation DUE: __________________________
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Students will NOT be able to turn in LATE ‘Parts’ of their Research Paper.
However, students that turn in their FINAL Research Paper will receive HALF-Credit for any missing Parts of the Research Paper Assignment
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Final Papers will be graded on the following Rubric:
Excellent (5)
Good (4)
Fair (3)
Poor (2-0)
Abstract
Provides a clear and well developed summary of the subject of the paper. 5 Complete sentences
Restates the thesis, introduction, or conclusion; good attempt in summarizing paper. 4 Complete Sentences
One or two sentences has no focus on the purpose of the paper. 3 Complete Sentences.
No Abstract – Missing from paper. 0 to 2 Complete Sentences.
Excellent (5)
Good (4)
Fair (3)
Poor (2 – 0)
Thesis
Thesis is clear and well developed. The thesis identifies the question and evaluates the relevance of the issue
Thesis is partially developed, but only superficially addresses the significance of the issue
Thesis is underdeveloped and does not directly address the significance or relevance of the essay
Thesis merely paraphrases the historical event and is vague on the focus of the paper. Thesis is a question.
Excellent (10 -8)
Good (7-5)
Fair (4-3)
Poor (2-0)
Summary
Remember you need to have citations for paraphrasing
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For Oral History – Has summaries of Interviews
Essay provides an Excellent summary of the Idea for the paper – 2 complete paragraphs – with citations for paraphrasing
Essay provides a good summary of the Event or idea for the paper – 1 paragraph – with citations for paraphrasing
The summary portion is incomplete. Does not tie to the focus of the paper. Paragraph is fair and does not have citations
Summary paragraph/portion is missing from the paper.
Excellent (20-15)
Good (14-10)
Fair (9-5)
Poor (4-0)
Scholarly Sources
Students will lose points if they do not include annotations
4 Scholarly Sources listed in the Annotated Bibliography – each source has annotations that is 4 sentences
3 Scholarly Sources listed in the Annotated Bibliography – Annotations are 2 or 3 sentences
1 to 2 Scholarly Sources listed in the Annotated Bibliography – Annotations are 1 or 2 sentences
No Scholarly research used in the paper – no annotations
Excellent (40-30)
Good (29- 20)
Fair (19 –10 )
Poor (9-0)
Analysis and Supporting Information
PIE:
Purpose
Illustration
Explain
Oral History
HAS 2 Interviews
First Interview (10) Q&A – Second Interview (5) Q&A and 2 Paragraphs that compare History to Interview
Essay uses relevant information and facts to effectively defend the thesis. Has at least 4 Paragraphs of Analysis – has quotes from research to support thesis.
Essay is clearly organized with a logical structure that supports the thesis. Transitions are smooth. All historical terms and ideas are clearly explained and excellent use of dates and timeline
Essay supports thesis with some relevant information but has limited depth of analysis. Has at least 3 paragraphs of Analysis – has quotes from research to support thesis
Essay is organized but the structure is not consistent. Transitions are present but somewhat awkward. Historical Terms and ideas are mostly defined and some dates
Essay has limited amount of supporting information for thesis and contains only generalizations. Has only 1 or 2 paragraphs of Analysis – 1 quote from research to support thesis – Mostly Summary
Essay is not well organized and structure only weakly supports the thesis. Transitions are choppy. Historical Terms and ideas are used poorly, not well defined and limited dates.
Contains no analysis or supporting information. Used NO sources within their essay – Is a summary
Missing Analysis portion of paper
Essay has no organizational structure and no transitions.
No clear explanation of Historical Terms and ideas; no dates used
Excellent (10-8)
Good (7-5)
Fair (4-3)
Poor (2-0)
Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling
(Double Space Paper, 1-inch Margins, 12 pt Font)
Sentences are well constructed. No spelling errors or contractions. Meets page requirement (6-10 Pages) Turabian Works Cited. Has citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes.
Most sentences are well constructed. Few errors in spelling and some contractions. Meets page requirement;
Most sentences are well constructed. Several errors in spelling. Does not meet page requirement. Does NOT use Turabian format; few citations for paraphrasing;
Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. Numerous spelling errors does NOT meet 6 page minimum.
Excellent (10-8)
Good (7-5)
Fair (4-3)
Poor (2-0)
Turabian Format
Turabian Format used within the paper. Annotated Bibliography is in the correct format. Has footnotes for paraphrasing and direct quotes.
Turabian Format is attempted in the paper. There is a mixture of Footnotes and MLA or APA format. Annotated Bibliography is not in alpha order
Turabian Format is attempted and is ‘footers’ not footnotes. Limited footnotes for paraphrasing
Does NOT use Turabian format – paper has NO Footnotes. Also, there are NO Citations in the paper for paraphrasing.
Comments: Total = /100