Short Research Paper. 1,400 words minimum, in your own words.
The Research Paper is a standard research paper on a topic connected to immigration/migration history. It must include the answers to the following questions: What happened? Who was involved? What effect did the event(s) have on the individuals, or group/groups involved, or group(s) in question? What was the significance of the event or issue on immigration during the period you are discussing? Did it have any repercussions or effects? What were/are they? What is your opinion on the matter? Explain. Make sure to provide historic data/information to back up your opinion.
The Paper must have a central thesis which is backed by the information you provide.
Use both primary and secondary materials. Do not forget to cite your sources, especially when using quotations or paraphrasing. Up to 25% of your Research Paper can consist of cited quotes, and, or, cited paraphrases.
Provide a Bibliography or a Works Cited page (the Bibliography/Works Cited Page does not count towards the minimum number of words for your Paper).
