Mechanics
In 600 to 900 words, write about your proposed project for the semester.
Double Space, 1 inch margins. Please cite and include a bibliography. You will be required to have a minimum of 3 primary sources and 7 secondary sources in your final paper.
In class, you will select a research paper topic. Start by looking over the syllabus and textbook. Select a general topic that interests you. Nothing is worse than spending a significant portion of the semester on a subject you dislike.
First, Write a paragraph that introduces your topic. Provide the background information necessary to understand the argument that you intend to make in your paper.
Do you have an idea on what you want to argue? If not start making a plan on what exactly do you want to focus on?
How do you plan to prove your argument? Name some sources that you hope to use. (please include at least 1)
Have you done any research on this point?
Is there something you do not know about the topic?
Can you answer the so what question? Why is this research topic/ person important? Why do you want to focus on this topic?