APU HIST101 Written Assignment 2

Assignment Instructions

Topic:
the actions of the state you live in during the Civil War—if you are
deployed or in a state with no involvement email Dr T for an assigned
state.
A
Short Paper Assignment allows you, early in the course, to demonstrate
your research skills to your instructor and to receive feedback that
will benefit you when you write research papers for future courses. With
this assignment, you will learn how to do proper research and write a
short paper.

A
Short Paper Assignment allows you, early in the course, to demonstrate
your research skills to your instructor and to receive feedback that
will benefit you when you write research papers for future courses. With
this assignment, you will learn how to do proper research and write a
short paper.

This
short paper is at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New
Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically
credible sources. As for bibliographies and citations, history and
military history students should become familiar with the Chicago Manual
of Style (CMS) format for citations and the bibliography. The CMS is
the standard format for historians. As such, it is our responsibility to
ensure that you use this format so that you become comfortable with it
during your undergraduate years. Non-history majors can use APA or MLA
as the citation and reference style used in written work submitted for
this course.

The short paper needs to be turned in through the assignment section
for grading. If you use any of the information from your sources
word-for-word, you must cite the source by using endnotes or footnotes.
If you read the information and write it in your own words and it is not
common knowledge, then you must cite the source because you are
paraphrasing someone’s information.

The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number
and course title, instructor’s name, and date. You must also include a
bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use
proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice,
or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). Before submitting your
paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you
talk is not the way you write a paper. Please label your paper as
follows: lastnamefirstnameHIST101ShortPaper.