I Intro (250-500 Words) Context(background)- What is going on in and around your topic that makes your topic vital to the history of the period. What must the reader understand about the time period to understand your topic.
1. Thesis- Your research paper must present a clear, well-defined argument. What problem is your paper discussing, and what stance (argument) is your paper trying to convince your reader is correct.
2. How is your paper going to prove your thesis is correct.
II Argument One. (500-700 Words) (Point paragraph) – discuss the first point your paper is going to prove. This should have ample historical evidence as well as footnotes. Always lead with a good topic sentence.
III Argument Two- (500-700 Words) (Point paragraph) Same as above.
IV Argument Three-(500-700 Words) (Point paragraph) Same as above.
V- Conclusion. – (250-500 Words) Summarize your argument, restate how you have proven your points.
VI- Bibliography (Footnotes and Sources)
The site below from Hamilton College, may help give you some direction.
https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/centers/writing/writing-resources/writing-a-good-history-paperLinks to an external site.
The expectation for the rough is about 1000 words. The final paper should be around 1500.
Your turn it in report MUST be under 20% (I will not count if, it is you your own paper that is getting flagged)
The earlier you turn in the rough draft, and more complete it is, the stronger feedback I can give you for your final paper.
