15 Aug Hammurabi’s code
A RESEARCH PAPER
CITATIONS within the narrative of your Research Paper are a requirement. Students may choose from MLA, AP or Chicago. Please stop by the Marvin Library to request additional information and tips from our Librarian Specialists.
Research Papers without proper citations WILL NOT be accepted for grading.
TOPICS:
Students may choose from the historical time frame prehistory to 1555. Topics might include an individual, an event, development of policy or institution. The topic may be a survey or might focus upon a more specific agenda. Students are encouraged to choose a topic of interest.
REQUIRED SOURCES: (Norton -OR- any textbook IS NOT an acceptable reference).
1 book, plus 4 additional sources. At least 2 sources may include: journal articles, magazine articles, movies or professional lecture outside the classroom (at least 1 source is to be from the internet).
***Encyclopedias ARE NOT acceptable research sources and therefore MAY NOT be used as references
FORMAT & STYLE:
Length: 10 to 12 pages; 12 font "Times New Roman", double spaced and paginated
SECTIONS OF THE PAPER:
· 1 page Cover Page: includes title of your research paper, your name, the title and
section number of the course, Instructor’s name and due date.
· 1 page Preface: A statement of purpose and discussion; intent of research
· 1 page Chronology: At least 12-15 dates listed on the left of the page with 1or more
corresponding sentences stating the date’s relevance to topic
· 5-7 pages Research Results: Discussion of findings as related to the topic
· 1 page Conclusion: A restatement of the preface flavored with the results of your research
· 1 page Bibliography: Listing of references used for your research
GRADING: (1/4 of Final Course Grade)
50% Content: student demonstration of the Critical Thinking Skills and Student
Information Management as outlined in the course syllabus
50% Mechanics:
· student’s ability to evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources
· student’s demonstrated understanding and use the basic research techniques
· student’s demonstrated performance of operations of basic computer use
· Student’s articulation and proper use of the English language to effectively communicate their ideas
