APU HIST101 Written Assignment 1

Assignment Instructions

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.

You
are allowed to choose your own topic, as long as it pertains to the
subject of this course. If you have any questions on subject matter,
please contact your instructor. This is your opportunity to look a
little deeper at a subject that interests you.

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. Your
bibliography and citations may be in APA, MLA, or Chicago Style
format. Students majoring in history must use Chicago Style format.

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, footnotes, or
parenthetical citations. 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.