Enriched U.S. History Research Paper
History Research Paper – Enriched Class
For this project you will write a thesis-driven essay on a historical topic. You will start with a question, answer it as a thesis, and defend it with evidence. The topic must be pre-approved. See the list and links below for ideas.
Due Date Research:
Due Date Paper:
There are two major parts of this project:
1. The six page research worksheet that you will use to gather and organize your information for the written paper. This will be collected and graded so it should be filled out neatly and completely. Some of you will be required to type this part of the project.
2. A thesis-driven research paper that is 3 to 5 pages in length
Provide a clear thesis statement –
EXAMPLE: Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential administration was a sea change in American history; his actions on corporate regulation, environmental protection and economic justice, overturned decades of Federal laissez faire policies and finally delivered the Constitutional guarantee of promoting the general welfare.
Specific Requirements
General Requirements
1. Make a cover page
· No pictures or report folders
· Put a title of your paper – centered 1/3 way down page
· Name, class & period, teacher due date, - 1.5-2” from bottom of page – centered and double spaced (see below)
2. Follow MLA format.
· Paper must be 3-5 pages long
· Must be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font
3. Use in-text citations for your quotes
4. Works Cited Page:
· You must have 5 – 7 sources
· 4 must be non websites and two books plus textbook
· Follow MLA format
· Dobie, J. Frank. "Houston, Sam (1793–1863). "Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online, 2014. Web. 26 Apr. 2014.
· Alphabetize entries, and indent each second line
· Put the works cited page at the end of your paper
Helpful Hints
1. Find a subject that you are at least remotely interested in
2. Find a book on your topic soon! If it is not in the Middle School Library, talk to Library staff about other sources.
3. As usual, do not wait to the last minute, get your work done soon
4. See me, after school if necessary if you need help
5. When you write your paper – use the rubric!
For this project you will write a thesis-driven essay on a historical topic. You will start with a question, answer it as a thesis, and defend it with evidence. The topic must be pre-approved. See the list and links below for ideas.
Due Date Research:
Due Date Paper:
There are two major parts of this project:
1. The six page research worksheet that you will use to gather and organize your information for the written paper. This will be collected and graded so it should be filled out neatly and completely. Some of you will be required to type this part of the project.
2. A thesis-driven research paper that is 3 to 5 pages in length
- Answer the following question to form a thesis statement or claim:
- How did this event or episode in American history reinforce one or more goals of the Constitution?
- or...you may answer this question:
- How does this event or episode in American history express the theme of liberty, freedom, expansionism, nationalism, or state’s rights?
Provide a clear thesis statement –
EXAMPLE: Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential administration was a sea change in American history; his actions on corporate regulation, environmental protection and economic justice, overturned decades of Federal laissez faire policies and finally delivered the Constitutional guarantee of promoting the general welfare.
Specific Requirements
- A title that is descriptive – example: A Crusading Administration Your paper must prove your thesis by providing ample evidence
- A first paragraph that is an anecdote and hook to the essay.
- Introduce and convincingly refute a counter claim (acknowledge & refute).
- The body/text of your paper must contain the following:
- At least 3 quotes about the topic that support the thesis, with an in-text citation for each; the quotes must be from at least two sources.
- Include the people that were important to the topic.
- A well constructed introduction and conclusion - (See Structure of a Formal paper)
General Requirements
1. Make a cover page
· No pictures or report folders
· Put a title of your paper – centered 1/3 way down page
· Name, class & period, teacher due date, - 1.5-2” from bottom of page – centered and double spaced (see below)
2. Follow MLA format.
· Paper must be 3-5 pages long
· Must be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font
3. Use in-text citations for your quotes
4. Works Cited Page:
· You must have 5 – 7 sources
· 4 must be non websites and two books plus textbook
· Follow MLA format
· Dobie, J. Frank. "Houston, Sam (1793–1863). "Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online, 2014. Web. 26 Apr. 2014.
· Alphabetize entries, and indent each second line
· Put the works cited page at the end of your paper
Helpful Hints
1. Find a subject that you are at least remotely interested in
2. Find a book on your topic soon! If it is not in the Middle School Library, talk to Library staff about other sources.
3. As usual, do not wait to the last minute, get your work done soon
4. See me, after school if necessary if you need help
5. When you write your paper – use the rubric!
Resources
Important Dates in American History
10 Most Important Events in American History
Important Events in American History by Time Period
U.S. History Timeline
Topics
The Louisiana Purchase
•The duel of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
•The journey of Lewis & Clark
•The New Madrid earthquake
•War of 1812
•The Panic of 1819
•The Missouri Compromise
•The Trail of Tears
•The Monroe Doctrine
•The building of the Erie Canal
•The Nullification Crisis
•The Indian Removal Act
•The Black Hawk and Seminole Wars
•The death of William Henry Harrison
•The Alamo and the Texas Revolution
•The Gag Rule
•The Kansas-Nebraska Act
•The Dred Scott Decision
•The Mexican-American War
•The Lincoln-Douglas debates
•John Brown's raid
•Formation of the Confederacy
Important Dates in American History
10 Most Important Events in American History
Important Events in American History by Time Period
U.S. History Timeline
Topics
The Louisiana Purchase
•The duel of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
•The journey of Lewis & Clark
•The New Madrid earthquake
•War of 1812
•The Panic of 1819
•The Missouri Compromise
•The Trail of Tears
•The Monroe Doctrine
•The building of the Erie Canal
•The Nullification Crisis
•The Indian Removal Act
•The Black Hawk and Seminole Wars
•The death of William Henry Harrison
•The Alamo and the Texas Revolution
•The Gag Rule
•The Kansas-Nebraska Act
•The Dred Scott Decision
•The Mexican-American War
•The Lincoln-Douglas debates
•John Brown's raid
•Formation of the Confederacy
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