This assignment will be a start to the written assignment due at the end of Week Six. For this assignment, you will need to start your research. Identify a topic of interest to you and relevant to the class, American History Before 1877. If you are unsure of your topic, please contact your instructor. Then work through the following form. Formulate three research questions and start your research. Formulate a thesis statement – an argument. Then find three scholarly sources for your research. These are required to be primary and secondary sources. These need to be formatted according to the style guidelines you choose – APA, MLA, or Chicago Manual of Style. Please use the following format for this assignment and submit your proposal as a Word document. The format is also attached. The Project is due on Sunday by 11:55 PM, ET. You are also responsible for responding to the submissions of three of your classmates by the following Name: Topic: Possible Research Questions: 1. 2. 3. Thesis Statement: This is usually one sentence that summarizes the point of the paper. It states the argument of the paper and includes your conclusions. Sources: 1. Proper citation according to MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style format: One paragraph summary including one weakness and one strength 2. Proper citation according to MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style format: One paragraph summary including one weakness and one strength 3. Proper citation according to MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style format: One paragraph summary including one weakness and one strength. Font: Times New Roman 12 pt
