Research Proposal
The Research Proposal consists of your research question and an annotated
bibliography. The research question is a question you will be answering in your history
essay. The annotated bibliography is a list, like a works cited page, but with annotations
below each source. Each annotation is approximately one paragraph or longer. The
annotated bibliography will include at least two potential sources for your essay
assignment. Guides for both parts of the essay summary will be available in the History
Essay module.
Final Draft th
The final draft will be approximately six pages or more, including your works cited page.
Your assignment should reflect the research and development you have completed this
semester. To receive a satisfactory score on the final draft your paper will need to meet
or exceed the essay requirements outlined in this prompt. To receive full credit your
paper will include evidence of knowledge regarding your research question and topic.
Grading
I will grade your assignment using the Research Pape Grading Rubric. The rubric lists
details about what a complete paper should have: an introduction, clear and developed
thesis, body, conclusion, citations, etc. Use the rubric and your prompt as guides during
the research and writing process to ensure that your final essay meets and exceeds the
requirements.
Essay Requirements
Review before submitting your paper assignment final draft.
Sources
• Use two or more primary sources in your research paper
• Use two or more secondary sources in your research paper
o Specify the type of source in your Works Cited page
• Verify the credibility of your sources before you use them o Sites that end with
the following are often credible: .org, .gov, .edu For a helpful overview of
evaluating online sources:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html
• Do not use Wikipedia as one of your sources.
• Great reference, but avoid using in your academic work
Format
• 5 pages double-spaced plus a works cited page
• 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
• Include your research question
• Margins = 1.25 inches (Left, Right) 1 inch (Top, Bottom) (standard word setting)
• Title and page numbers required.
• Apply MLA format or your preferred academic format style in the body of the
paper.
• Apply MLA format or your preferred academic format style to the Works Cited
page
• Save your final paper as one complete file and upload it to CANVAS.
• Turnitin will review your paper and give it a score. Review the report after
submission. Aim for an acceptable range of 20% matching or lower.