09 Nov American Revolution, George Washington & the Colonial Army
INSTRUCTIONS
The Research Prospectus Assignment must give an overview of the topic George Washington and the Colonial Army but what story can you tell that hasn’t been told already? A more unique take on the colonial Army, the researh topic paper is attached, and so is an example of the format of the research proposal provide the
boundaries of your inquiry, describe the research methodology employed, review available
sources (including strengths and weaknesses and application to your topic), note potential
difficulties in conducting the research, and present a working thesis or hypothesis. The
prospectus must include a bibliography in current Turabian format. The goal of the assignment is
for the student to refine a research project, select useful sources and develop a research
methodology.
The prospectus must have the following:
1. Cover sheet (giving the course number and name, your name, and the semester/term);
2. A 2-page proposal narrative (described above); and
3. A 1-page bibliography (listing a minimum of 10 academic sources in current Turabian
format). The bibliography must have appropriate academic sources, described in the
Research Project directions.
