Writing is an art and sometimes difficult to grade. At the same time, writing is also a craft. This is particularly true in the field of History, where the distinction between "good" and "bad" history can be reasonably assessed. In addition to the research paper guidelines below, I also follow a grading rubric for your drafts and final paper (click on link below):
http://history300earlyamerica.blogspot.com/2010/08/paper-grading-rubric.html
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History 380 Paper guidelines
Your final research paper must include the following:
- 20-25 pp. (12-pt font, double-spaced, 1” margins)
- at least 3 different types of primary sources
- between 5-10 (or more) primary sources
- at least 20 secondary sources
- sources from at least two different archives (this EXCLUDES online archives--at least two sources that you physically visited!)
- abstract w/bibliography
You Final Presentation must include the following:
- at least 15-minutes of presentation
- discussion of research process and content
- presentation can be conference style or informal discussion
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