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=Modern United States History Research Paper =

=*** REMINDER*** - ROUGH DRAFT DUE IN CLASS TOMORROW - MAY 25, 2010 - MUST HAVE THE PAPER FOR PEER REVIEW. ***REMINDER***= = = =FINAL PAPER IS DUE TUESDAY - JUNE 1, 2010= = =
 * Objective:**
 * Through extensive research students will be able to demonstrate working knowledge of a topic.
 * They will be able to discuss the event in terms of its social, political, and economic effects on the United States.
 * The student will be able to place the event in historical context and identify its impact on the United States today.


 * Task:**
 * Students will conduct research utilizing a variety of primary and secondary sources to write a research paper of no less than 5 full pages and no more than 10 pages (excluding the cover page and works cited (bibliography) pages).


 * Format:**
 * The paper must be typed, double-spaces, using Times New Roman 12 point font with one inch margins all around.
 * The paper will follow te proper rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
 * Proper use of parenthetical references is expected.


 * References:**
 * There must be a works cited page that consists of the sources used in putting the paper together.
 * All sources in the works cited must be parenthetically referenced properly in the paper.
 * There should be no fewer than eight sources used in the paper with at least three primary sources.
 * //There is no penalty for more than 8 total, or more than 3 primary. In fact, more sources are encouraged. The more sources you have the better your research should be.//

// **Special Notes:** //
 * You may use the internet to search for your sources, however, simply using Google, Yahoo, Bing, or any other search engine will not be adequate. The internet can be used to gather background information, access online databases through Brooks Library portal or the Chicago Public Library . It can also be used to refine your search in Google Books and Google Scholar (as demonstrated in class).