American history formal paper (double space 5-6 page) topic:Utopian Socialism and the Owenites of New Harmony
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Why a paper? Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of historical inquiry and writing. Reading is a significant part of any historical project.
REQUIREMENTS:
o Length: Students are required to write a minimum of full 5 pages, no more than 6 pages. Cover and sources pages do not constitute numbered pages.
o Format: Doubled-spaced, typed, font in Times New Roman or Arial, size 12. 1-inch margins all around. Written work for this course is to be submitted only in either Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf).
o Topic Selection: If you are having difficulty selecting an appropriate topic, a list of possible subjects for the paper can be found under “Resources, as well as the Session 1 folder. These are only suggestions; you are by no means required to choose a topic from this list.
o Research: This project will require fieldwork – using the library, the Internet, etc.
o Sources must be cited. You may use APA, MLA, or Chicago/Turabian style. • at least four sources
o Two must be primary sources (diaries, speeches, autobiographies, royal decrees, etc.) – these are direct sources – on which you will base your essay.
o Please do not cite the textbook and online encyclopedias such as Wikipedia. This may be a good place to start for general information; however, it is not an authoritative source.
o Make use of journal articles, government documents, newspapers, magazines, and books available through Virtual Library via Campus Connect.
o Consider this project as an important reflection of your expertise and interest in the topic. o Ultimately each student is responsible to submit a clear, concise and compelling essay o Helpful resources are available in the Writing Guidelines folder accessed from the
“Resources” menu button and located within in the “Orientations” subfolder.