Description
Hi! I need the following proposal, as well as the final paper. Please do not use AI, as my professor has an AI detector.
Instructions
Research papers often start by first submitting a proposal
For this assignment, you are required to submit a proposal for the research paper due at the end of this course. Identify a topic of interest to you and relevant to the time period covered by this class, American History before 1877. If you are unsure of a topic, please contact your instructor.
After you have selected a topic, complete the following form.
Select three related research questions and start your research.
Formulate a thesis statement – a claim.
Find three scholarly sources for your research. These should be primary and secondary sources. These should be formatted according to the style guidelines relevant to your discipline – APA, MLA, or Chicago Manual of Style.
Please use the following format for this assignment and submit the proposal as a Word document.
The Project is due on Sunday by 11:55 PM, ET.
Name:
Topic:
Research Questions:
1.
2.
3.
Thesis Statement: This is usually one to two sentences 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.
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The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, informal language, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). And finally, students are not allowed to use encyclopedias or Wikipedia.
Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper. Please label your paper as follows: lastnamefirstnameHIST101Proposal.
****For the final paper: here are the instructions.*****
This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin™.
Instructions
A Short Paper Assignment allows you to demonstrate your research skills to your instructor and to receive feedback that will benefit you when you write research papers for future courses. With this assignment, you will learn how to do proper research and write a short paper.
Your topic must be the the same topic approved by your instructor in Week 3.
This short paper is at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Your bibliography and citations may be in APA, MLA, or Chicago Style format. Students majoring in history must use Chicago Style format.
The short paper needs to be turned in through the assignment section for grading. If you use any of the information from your sources word-for-word, you must cite the source by using endnotes, footnotes, or parenthetical citations. If you read the information and write it in your own words and it is not common knowledge, then you must cite the source because you are paraphrasing someone’s information.
The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). And finally, students are not allowed to use encyclopedias or Wikipedia.
Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper. Please label your paper as follows: lastnamefirstnameHIST101ShortPaper.
Grading Rubric
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Due on Apr 14, 2024 11:55 PM
New GENED lower level essay grading rubric Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Beginning
Did Not Attempt
Criterion Score
Format and Submission
10 points
Paper and title page are correctly formatted with no errors; saved and submitted with correct filename. Length and word count met.
8.5 points
Paper and title page formatted correctly with fewer than 3 errors; saved and submitted with correct filename. Length and word count met.
7.5 points
Paper formatted with 3 or more errors; title page missing is two or more required elements; paper saved using incorrect filename. Length and/or word count not met.
6.5 points
Paper formatted with numerous errors and guidelines not followed; no title page; paper saved with incorrect file name. Length and word count not met.
0 points
Student did not follow directions.
Score of Format and Submission,
/ 10
Introduction and Thesis Statement
20 points
Topic is appropriate for paper length; thesis is focused and argument is fully supported by carefully chosen and weighed facts in each paragraph; evidence of comprehension of historical context and causality.
17 points
Topic is appropriate but too large /narrow for paper length; thesis is clear and argument is supported by facts in most paragraphs; historical context and causality are logically presented in the analysis.
15 points
Topic is considerably too large /narrow for paper length and/ or marginally related to the course; thesis or argument is not clear; some logical and historical errors; paper organized more toward chronology than analysis and argument.
13 points
Topic is considerably too large /narrow for paper length and/or marginally related to the course; no discernible thesis or argument; many logical and factual errors; significant problems with understanding of historical content.
0 points
Student did not follow directions.
Score of Introduction and Thesis Statement,
/ 20
Organization and Body of Essay
25 points
The organization of the paper logically supports the purpose or argument in the introduction, body, and conclusion; ideas are logically sequenced from one paragraph to another and clearly linked to each other; the reader can easily follow the line of reasoning.
21.25 points
The organization of the paper generally supports the purpose or argument in the introduction, body, and conclusion; ideas are usually logically sequenced so that the reader can follow the line of reasoning and use of factual material.
18.75 points
The paper appears to be logically organized, but ideas fail to make sense in paragraph structure and inadequate coverage; the reader is unclear about what the writer intends due to poor organization and major omissions of factual material.
16.25 points
The paper is not logically organized in paragraphs; ideas fail to make sense and the reader cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest; little evidence of coherent organization and use of factual material.
0 points
Student did not follow directions.
Score of Organization and Body of Essay,
/ 25
Historical Analysis
25 points
Two or more sources used demonstrating in-depth research related to thesis; no textbooks or encyclopedias used; research clearly incorporated into the argument in paper; use of information clearly supports the argument and shows, in-depth analysis of a significant topic; author gained new knowledge about the topic and significance of events.
21.25 points
Two or more sources used demonstrating research related to thesis; no textbooks or encyclopedias used; research is partly incorporated into the argument in paper; use of information provides reasonable support for the argument and displays evidence of analysis; author gained some knowledge about the topic and significance of events.
18.75 points
One source is used demonstrating research related to thesis; textbooks and/or encyclopedias used; research is not evident in the argument in paper; use of information provides partial support for the argument and displays little evidence of analysis; author appears to have gained some knowledge about the topic and significance of events.
16.25 points
No sources are used for research related to thesis; only textbook and/or encyclopedias used; research is not evident in the argument in paper; use of information provides no support for the argument and displays little evidence of analysis; author appears to have gained little or no knowledge about the topic and significance of events.
0 points
Student did not follow directions.
Score of Historical Analysis,
/ 25
Writing Style and Grammar
10 points
The writing is free of grammatical and stylistic errors; sentence structure is used effectively; sentences are varied and precise; prose style is appropriate to the subject. Active voice is apparent. No spelling errors.
8.5 points
The writing has one to three grammatical and stylistic errors; sentence structure is generally effectively; sentences are varied but awkward at times or passive voice is apparent. No more than three spelling errors.
7.5 points
The writing has more than three grammatical and stylistic errors; paper requires additional proofreading, as some errors impede the flow of the reading; sentences are not varied and passive voice is used often. More than three spelling errors.
6.5 points
The writing has substantial errors in grammar and style so that the basic ideas are lost; the writing lacks clarity and sentence structure is confusing; errors in spelling are frequent enough to be a major distraction to the reader.
0 points
Student did not follow directions.
Score of Writing Style and Grammar,
/ 10
Use of Citation and Bibliography
10 points
Footnotes/ endnotes are correctly cited and bibliography follows the correct rules for citing sources.
8.5 points
Footnotes/ endnotes are cited and bibliography follows the correct rules for citing sources with one to three errors.
7.5 points
Footnotes/ endnotes are cited and bibliography follows the correct rules for citing sources with more than three errors.
6.5 points
Footnotes/ endnotes are not used and /or bibliography is not included in paper.
0 points
Student did not follow directions.
Score of Use of Citation and Bibliography,
/ 10
TotalScore of HIST – GENED lower level essay grading rubric v2.0,
/ 100
Overall Score
EXEMPLARY
90 points minimum
ACCOMPLISHED
80 points minimum
DEVELOPING
70 points minimum
BEGINNING
60 points minimum
DID NOT ATTEMPT
0 points minimum
