U.S./World History

Assignment: Research Paper.
Length: 3-5 pages (not including charts, graphs, maps, etc.), typed and double spaced, 12 point font, 1.25 margins.
Topic: Your choice, but must be relevant to our class or of some other historical or global importance.
Sources: At least 5 sources, 1 from internet, 1 from book, 1 other(magazine, encyclopedia, interview, etc.).
Paper Due: 5/10.

What is a Thesis Research Paper?
A thesis research paper is a carefully planned report based on information from several different sources and organized around a thesis (an arguable theory/point of view).  Information is presented to prove your thesis with evidence (facts, quotes and explanations), just as in an essay.