In this course, you will be required to write an 8-10 page typed paper on a significant person, event, or idea in American History To 1877 (HIS-201), or from 1877 to the present (HIS-202). If you are enrolled in a Western Civilization class-HIS-101 or HIS-102, the requirements are the same. HIS-101 covers the dawn of man to 1650 and HIS-102 covers 1650 to the present. It is expected that you follow these guidelines in writing this paper.
Instructions:
I. Format:
1) The paper must be typewritten in Microsoft Word. I cannot open any other format!
2) It must be typed in an easily readable font of no more than 12 (Times New Roman or Arial) points with sentences double-spaced. The margins should be 1.5″ either side of the paper.
3) Include your full name, title, course information on a title page, separate from the body of your
paper.
4) Number each page consecutively.
5) Include a citation page.
6) Include a bibliography page.
7) It is expected that you write your paper using correct English grammar and syntax, and that
you use complete sentences placed in paragraph form. Remember in history papers, use
third person objective, no first person allowed. This is a research paper not a position paper.
So, do not use “I believe” or “my opinion is” type statements.
II. Content: Your paper should be organized and thought out. An example follows.
Note: A large portion of your grade depends upon proper organization and readability of your
work.
1) An introduction. (1 paragraph-one sentence does not make a paragraph.)
2) A brief explanation of the origins and history of the subject. (2-3 paragraphs)
3) A discussion of the importance of the subject and its historical impact. (7-9 paragraphs)
4) An analysis how world history has been changed by this person or event. (3-4
Paragraphs)
5) A conclusion. (1 paragraph)
