The term paper should be a critical/analytical essay. Papers will be graded on structure, originality, and how well the paper makes its argument/proves or disproves your thesis. The paper must have a cover page and formal bibliography with at least four primary sources and six secondary sources (according to the Bibliography guidelines). The assignment must use footnotes, be typed and double-spaced (NB bibliography is a specific case) with a 12-point font (Times New Roman) and numbered pages. The paper length (8 pages) excludes bibliography and cover page.
The assignment should clearly indicate its main elements (Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion, Bibliography). The Term Paper bibliography (for the details see the guidelines for the Bibliography assignment) should be presented according to the example posted here.
All written assignments should follow the Notes-Bibliography style (“the Chicago style”) in Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press). Les travaux écrits en français doivent se conformer aux normes du Département d’histoire (le « Guide de rédaction »).
The evaluation of the assignment and its elements (Introduction 20%, Main Body 20%, Conclusion 20%, Bibliography 30%, Format/Style 10%) shall be based on a rubric with four levels (Level 4 – Exceptional (Exceeds Requirements), Level 3 – Very Good (Meets Expectations), Level 2 – Good (Acceptable), Level 1 – Unsatisfactory).