Assignment Paper

Write on a single topic not all of them. If you are interested in writing on another topic within the time range
of those of Paper 2 discuss it with me first. The assignment length is 1,500 words.
Use a minimum of 3 sources and a maximum of 5. Try to use Journal articles but books are also acceptable.
All sources should be written by historians and come from the Palm Beach State Library or the Databases it
supports. If you are having difficulty getting started check with a Research Librarian at the Library or use
“Ask a Librarian” on the Library web site.
Include a word count and a bibliography. Use Chicago Book of Style for citations and Bibliography. The
Noodle Tool supports this style so try it. For Quick reference look at Turabian or A Pocket Guide to Writing
in History by Mary Lynn Rampolla.
These are research papers and must be based on books and other peer reviewed materials (Journal Articles
and other similar sources). Examples of unaccepted sources include: Encyclopedia Entries, Wikipedia, the
textbook, any databases ending in .com ( Including Facts on File, Google, Yahoo, and material from other
similar sites), and Films (Unless pre-approved). If you are unsure of a source, see me.
A reference guide to writing research papers, selecting sources, citations, and the software supporting various
academic writing styles go to the Library Home Page LibGuides, search History and use AMH 2020 U.S.
History from 1865, Prof. Welsh.
Note: when you do the research pay some attention to the tensions between the Old and New town