This is a standard research paper, and you may use MLA, APA, or Chicago style (footnotes). The paper must be between 1,000 – 1,250 words.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 sources (you can use more if you wish)
- No general encyclopedias or Wikipedia
- No webpages (any internet-related Journal articles found through the Library system are okay)
Formatting of the research paper:
The research paper should conform to the following standards:
- 1 inch margins on all sides
- 12 point Times New Roman font
- Double-spaced
- Page numbers in the top, right corner
- Ragged edge on the right (this is usually the default setting for Word)
- Place a word count at the end
- A Bibliography/Works Cited page with all of your sources properly cited
Rubric for the Research Paper:
- For every 50 words below or above the requirement -5 points.
- For every 5 grammar/spelling errors -3 points
- Only 2 sources -10 points. / Only 1 source -20 points. / No sources -40 points.
- For every formatting instruction not followed -3 points.
- Staying on topic – at the discretion of the Instructor.
On this bookPerry, M. (2015). Western Civilization, A Brief History (11th ed.). Cengage Learning US. https://ecampus.vitalsource.com/books/9798214118505