Upcoming due dates:
T, 3/1 - hard copy of draft paper due; in class peer review NOTE: change in due date
T, 3/8 - FINAL paper due
When to cite and how to cite handout
Rubric for final paper
Bare bones outline discussed yesterday in class
More on outlining
Intro to outlining Sample outline
Assignment- this includes all the due dates and includes guidance on how to find a quality topic
Thursday, 2/18: research possible topics. Due at end of hour: topic and four (4) sources Selecting topic handout
Friday, 2/19; continue research, develop research question, then a thesis statement Due at end of class: thesis statement.
Creating a thesis statement handout
Refer to internet resources page for websites. Remember the Media Center online resources!!
Helpful resources:
Check and double check the assignment requirements!!!! See above
Need help with citations? Citations basics
When and how to cite handout -- how to avoid plagiarism
Sample research paper from a former student
Need help with Work Cited page and MLA format? easybib
Purdue Owl guide to format of in text citations and MLA format
Still have questions about plagiarism? Click here for a quick link to the turnitin discussion. The Purdue Writing lab also has valuable information
T, 3/1 - hard copy of draft paper due; in class peer review NOTE: change in due date
T, 3/8 - FINAL paper due
When to cite and how to cite handout
Rubric for final paper
Bare bones outline discussed yesterday in class
More on outlining
Intro to outlining Sample outline
Assignment- this includes all the due dates and includes guidance on how to find a quality topic
Thursday, 2/18: research possible topics. Due at end of hour: topic and four (4) sources Selecting topic handout
Friday, 2/19; continue research, develop research question, then a thesis statement Due at end of class: thesis statement.
Creating a thesis statement handout
Refer to internet resources page for websites. Remember the Media Center online resources!!
Helpful resources:
Check and double check the assignment requirements!!!! See above
Need help with citations? Citations basics
When and how to cite handout -- how to avoid plagiarism
Sample research paper from a former student
Need help with Work Cited page and MLA format? easybib
Purdue Owl guide to format of in text citations and MLA format
Still have questions about plagiarism? Click here for a quick link to the turnitin discussion. The Purdue Writing lab also has valuable information
Content Links
BOOKS -- Search via online catalog
Dekalb Public Library link
Media Center Gale Virtual E-books, Online Resources (ABC-CLIO) User: dekalb PW: barbs
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/ Super site
http://americanhistory.si.edu/ National Museum of American History
National Museum of African American History and Culture
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ Great place to review eras and get primary sources.
http://www.besthistorysites.net/index.php/american-history
http://edsitement.neh.gov/ Humanities and history
http://www.besthistorysites.net/research.shtml
Chicago History Museum
http://chnm.gmu.edu/tah/
National Archives http://www.archives.gov/index.html
http://www.loc.gov/index.html Follow link to American History -- organized by era and topic
http://www.gilderlehrman.org Primary Sources galore
http://www.pbs.org/ check out history link
http://www.ushistory.org/ textbook-like format
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/home.html
BOOKS -- Search via online catalog
Dekalb Public Library link
Media Center Gale Virtual E-books, Online Resources (ABC-CLIO) User: dekalb PW: barbs
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/ Super site
http://americanhistory.si.edu/ National Museum of American History
National Museum of African American History and Culture
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ Great place to review eras and get primary sources.
http://www.besthistorysites.net/index.php/american-history
http://edsitement.neh.gov/ Humanities and history
http://www.besthistorysites.net/research.shtml
Chicago History Museum
http://chnm.gmu.edu/tah/
National Archives http://www.archives.gov/index.html
http://www.loc.gov/index.html Follow link to American History -- organized by era and topic
http://www.gilderlehrman.org Primary Sources galore
http://www.pbs.org/ check out history link
http://www.ushistory.org/ textbook-like format
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/home.html