Demography, major institutions and economics
*Basic Requirements:*
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> 1. Your paper can be on any topic you like as long as it falls with in
> the time period studied in class (history 101,American History to 1877)
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> If you have trouble selecting a topic fell free to use the link below to
> browse some ideas.
> 2. This is *NOT* a report, you must form a thesis statement and write an
> argumentative paper. I highly recommend that you view the sample paper
> provided as well as the other supplemental materials to help you.
> 3. Your short paper must be at least* three double-spaced pages of text*
> 4. You should use Times New Roman with a font size of 12
> 5. You must use a minimum of two academically credible sources
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> a. Do *NOT* use online encyclopedia, wiki sites, ask.com or other types
> sites as sources for you paper. I *HIGHLY* recommend you use the online
> APUS library for your credible sources. If you use online source please use
> university sites (sites ending with .edu) or other site with like
> reputations
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> 1. Citations and Reference Style: Students can use any citation style
> Chicago.
> The only requirement is that you remain consistent with one style
> throughout your entire paper.
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> 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.
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> 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:
> lastnamefirstnameHIST102ShortPaper.
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