This required paper is formal in format, written in an academic style (MLA or Chicago-if using Chicago please use foot notes) by an informed but objective third person. Topics for the paper will be chosen by the student with it being centered on the Monarchy or themes relevant to the class. . If you have questions or need help in finding sources, please see instructor.
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 text pages double-spaced, 12-point Times Roman font, typed pages (no courier new font!!) This does not include the title, end notes or the works cited page. Please make sure that your pages are numbered.
Minimum of 4-college level sources (excluding textbooks and encyclopedias, as well as any Internet cites such as Wikipedia or any other cites or books ending in ‘edia!). Only TWO of the four sources may come from the Internet. The library has a vast collection of journals on the shelf and computer accessed. If you need ideas on where to look, please see the librarian or myself for help. Also if you want to use sources that the library does not have, please make sure that you allow for enough time for interlibrary loan to receive the books.
All sources must be cited using the proper MLA or Chicago format, which copies may be found in the library. Normally, most paragraphs in the body of your paper will have at least one citation. Papers with few citations will be penalized. Papers without any citations will receive an automatic F.
Avoid as much direct quoting as you can. Try to convey your own thoughts in your own words, but paper must be written in the 3rd person voice (DO NOT USE I, You, Me, We, etc.). Also, please try to keep your paper in Past Tense since the topic of the paper has already occurred.
Should have a clear, concise thesis and be free of spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors. (USE SPELLCHECK!) Do not use contractions (don’t, won’t) or slang words.
Paper must be grounded in research and directly address all relevant aspects of the topic (in other words, NO BS).
Do not plagiarize- this includes copying, paraphrasing, changing a few words here and there, letting someone else write it, or purchasing or downloading, cutting and pasting, without using quotation marks or block quoting. WHEN IN DOUBT, CITE THE REFERENCE!!! If you do not cite anything, then you will receive an F.
There are quite a few websites out there that can help you with your research. Also, utilize your librarian or the instructor if you have questions about citations. Below are some of the reputable Internet sites to help:
Yahoo Reference Western Culture
History Channel Online PBS Online
History On Line Fordham University archives
SC Historical Society Modern History Sourcebook
State Archives World History Compass
National Archives InfoTrac/ JSTOR
Center for the Study of Southern Culture American History Online
Military.com A&E
National Geo Online Royalty Online
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