In this 5-6 page double-spaced research paper, you will write a biography on a woman that you believe has been overlooked in US History. You must confirm your choice with me before you begin. Within your biography you must explain why you believe this woman has been overlooked, how this woman relates to the historical trends we have seen in this class, and how she either challenged or confirmed the gender norms of her period.
Your research paper must refer to at least two primary sources and two secondary sources.
To earn a high grade you need to make a well-argued thesis with convincing pieces of evidence to back up your claim. For example, you might make the argument that the experience of the war turned Kate Stone into a more independent woman, making her less reliant on men than a woman of her social class would normally have been.
Citations: Chicago Manual of Style Footnotes. If you need help with either the footnotes or the Chicago style citations please refer to Canvas under “Pages,” click on “Chicago Style Citation and Footnotes.” Chicago Manual of Style Footnotes-1.docx
Parameters for your specific woman: Needs to be alive between 1600-1900; someone we have not discussed in lecture; refrain from first ladies or other prominent women that have been taught in history classes. Try to find a woman that if you ask someone who has a basic knowledge of US history they would not know. If you are unsure if your topic would be considered “overlooked” ask your instructor.
Guidelines for Paper: Double Spaced; 1in. margins; 12 point size; Times New Roman fontIn this 5-6 page double-spaced research paper, you will write a biography on a woman that you believe has been overlooked in US History. You must confirm your choice with me before you begin. Within your biography you must explain why you believe this woman has been overlooked, how this woman relates to the historical trends we have seen in this class, and how she either challenged or confirmed the gender norms of her period.
Your research paper must refer to at least two primary sources and two secondary sources.
To earn a high grade you need to make a well-argued thesis with convincing pieces of evidence to back up your claim. For example, you might make the argument that the experience of the war turned Kate Stone into a more independent woman, making her less reliant on men than a woman of her social class would normally have been.
Citations: Chicago Manual of Style Footnotes. If you need help with either the footnotes or the Chicago style citations please refer to Canvas under “Pages,” click on “Chicago Style Citation and Footnotes.” Chicago Manual of Style Footnotes-1.docx
Parameters for your specific woman: Needs to be alive between 1600-1900; someone we have not discussed in lecture; refrain from first ladies or other prominent women that have been taught in history classes. Try to find a woman that if you ask someone who has a basic knowledge of US history they would not know. If you are unsure if your topic would be considered “overlooked” ask your instructor.
Guidelines for Paper: Double Spaced; 1in. margins; 12 point size; Times New Roman font