Research Paper
Research Paper
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|You will be researching a topic of your own choosing related to the study of Modern World History. The purpose of this |
|assignment is to allow you the chance to explore in greater depth a topic of interest and to learn how to write a historical |
|research paper. Our course covers world history since the start of the Renaissance. Any specific person, event, or theme |
|included in the course would be an appropriate research topic. You might want to consult the list of terms provided on the |
|first day of class for appropriate topic ideas. |
|Contents |
|1 Due Dates |
|2 Assignment Descriptions: |
|2.1 Précis |
|2.2 Working Bibliography |
|2.3 Annotated Bibliography |
|2.4 Rough Draft |
|2.5 Final Draft |
|2.6 Presentation |
|3 Grading |
|4 Plagiarism |
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|Due Dates |
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|1) Précis, |
|2) Working Bibliography, |
|3) Annotated Bibliography, |
|4) Rough Draft, |
|5) Final Draft, |
|6) Presentation, |
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|Assignment Descriptions: |
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| Précis |
|You will submit a written description of your proposed research topic for approval. It should include a description of the |
|topic you wish to research, such as a specific person, event, or theme. Make sure the topic is not too broad (i.e. “I will be |
|writing about the Renaissance”) or too narrow (i.e. “My paper will analyze weapons used at the Battle of Trafalgar”). Your |
|précis should also include an explanation of why this topic is relevant to the course. The length of the description should not|
|exceed one typed-page and should be double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font, with 1” margins on all sides. Include your |
|name in the upper left-hand corner. |
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|Criteria |
|Points Possible |
|Points Earned |
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|Identifies and describes proposed topic of research, such as a specific person, event, or theme. |
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|8 |
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|Explains why this topic is relevant to Modern World History. |
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|8 |
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|Proper grammar, spelling, and formatting. |
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|4 |
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|Total Points |
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|20 |
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| Working Bibliography |
|Your working bibliography is an alphabetical list of at least 5 sources you plan to use for your research paper. You may want to|
|include more. NO sources from the Internet will be accepted. All sources must be properly cited to receive credit for the |
|assignment (see attached citation guide). If you are having difficulty finding sources please see me in advance of the deadline|
|for assistance. The school media center and public library would be good places to start. |
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|Criteria |
|Points Possible |
|Points Earned |
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|Includes at least 5 relevant sources. No sources from the Internet will be accepted. |
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|10 |
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|Proper grammar, spelling, and formatting. This includes proper citation based on guidelines provided by teacher. |
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|10 |
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|Total Points |
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|20 |
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| Annotated Bibliography |
|An annotated bibliography is an alphabetical list of at least 8 sources (properly cited) with a description of how you plan to |
|use each source in your research paper (see the attached sample annotated bibliography). The description should include a brief|
|summary of the information included in the source and how it relates to your research topic. |
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|Criteria |
|Points Possible |
|Points Earned |
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|Includes a list of at least 8 relevant sources. |
|16 |
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|Each source is accompanied by a brief summary and a description of how it relates to your research topic. |
|32 |
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|Proper grammar, spelling, and formatting. This includes proper citation based on guidelines provided by teacher. |
|12 |
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|Total Points |
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|60 |
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| Rough Draft |
|The rough draft should be a complete version of your final paper with all elements included. It is an opportunity for you to |
|share your work with the teacher and receive feedback before the final copy is due. It must have a title page, five pages of |
|text, and a bibliography. Papers must have at least 5 pages of text but no more than 7 (not including the title page and |
|bibliography). All pages should be numbered in the bottom right corner. The format should be size 12 font, Times New Roman, |
|double-spaced, and with 1” margins on all sides. |
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| Specific elements of Rough Draft: |
|• The front page should include the title located in the center of the page. At the bottom center of the page, you |
|should include in size 12 font your name, the date, the course title, and your teacher’s name. The front page should not |
|include a page number. |
|• The introduction at the start of the paper should identify the topic you will discuss. It should identify the time |
|period you are dealing with and explain any pertinent background information. Your thesis should explain the main argument of |
|your paper. For example, “Queen Elizabeth I of England used a variety of propaganda tools throughout her reign that |
|de-emphasized her femininity in order to win the support of the English people” or “Hitler used the economic depression |
|following WWII in Germany to his advantage during the 1930s in order to gain public support.” |
|• The text of your paper should be aligned to the left and organized into paragraphs. Any quotes longer than four lines |
|should be indented and single-spaced on a separate line. Whenever possible, material should be paraphrased. Only relevant and |
|necessary quotes should be included in the paper. All quotes or paraphrased material should be cited within your paper using |
|footnotes (see citation guide) and in the bibliography. |
|• The conclusion of your paper should summarize your main argument. The conclusion should also include some new |
|information. You might suggest other areas of inquiry that could build upon your ideas or a recent event that relates to your |
|topic. |
|• The last page of your paper should be your bibliography. Bibliography should be typed at the top of the page, aligned |
|in the center, and underlined. All bibliographic entries should be aligned to the left, alphabetized, and single-spaced. |
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|Criteria |
|Points Possible |
|Points Earned |
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|Introduction identifies a specific topic of inquiry. The thesis statement identifies the argument you will be supporting within|
|your paper. The introduction explains the time period you are discussing and any relevant background information. |
|10 |
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|The paper incorporates specific details and examples to support your thesis. Information from sources is utilized to strengthen|
|your arguments. Paper is organized in a logical manner. |
|25 |
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|Conclusion summarizes your main argument and includes new information. |
|5 |
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|Proper grammar, spelling, and formatting. This includes formatting of the title page, text, and bibliography. |
|10 |
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|Total Points |
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|50 |
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| Final Draft |
|Your final paper should be edited to reflect comments made by the teacher on your rough draft. It would be possible for a |
|student to earn an A on a rough draft and a lesser grade on the final if the same paper was submitted. The rough draft should |
|be edited and improved. |
|Criteria |
|Points Possible |
|Points Earned |
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|Introduction identifies a specific topic of inquiry in the thesis statement. It should explain the time period you are |
|discussing and any relevant background information. |
|10 |
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|The paper incorporates specific details and examples to support your thesis. Information from sources is utilized to strengthen|
|your arguments. Paper is organized in a logical manner. |
|25 |
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|Conclusion summarizes your main argument and includes new information. |
|5 |
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|Proper grammar, spelling, and formatting. This includes formatting of the title page, text, and bibliography. |
|10 |
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|Total Points |
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|50 |
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| Presentation |
|You should prepare a 4-7 minute presentation explaining the findings of your research paper. Explain the topic of your paper |
|and thesis. Identify the main ideas included in your paper. Create a visual to share with the class that relates to your |
|presentation. You may use notes but should not read the presentation. It is important to maintain eye contact and speak |
|clearly. |
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|Criteria |
|Points Possible |
|Points Earned |
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|Presentation is between 4 and 7 minutes long. |
|2 |
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|Visual is neat and related to the topic of the presentation. It is free of spelling or grammatical errors. |
|5 |
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|Presentation shows evidence of preparation. You maintain eye contact, speak clearly, and talk slowly. |
|3 |
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|Explains the topic of paper and thesis. It identifies the main ideas included in your research paper. |
|15 |
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|Total Points |
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|25 |
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|Grading |
|During the first half of the course, you will earn 100 points towards your research paper grade (précis, bibliography, and |
|annotated bibliography). These points will be entered as a single grade in the tests category for Quarter #3. During the |
|second half of the course, you will earn 125 points towards your research paper grade (rough draft, final draft, and |
|presentations). These points will be entered as a single grade in the tests category for Quarter #4. Remember, tests are worth|
|60% of your grade (see syllabus). It will be very important that you complete coursework on time and to the best of your |
|ability. If you are struggling or have questions, please see me in advance of deadlines. |
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|Plagiarism |
|If you attempt to pass off someone else’s work as your own, it is considered plagiarism. This includes copying ideas or words |
|from another source and using them in your paper without proper citation. Direct quotes and paraphrased material must be |
|cited. All assignments will be carefully read over to ensure that each paper is an example of original work. Any paper that is|
|plagiarized in part or full will receive a zero. |
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