explore a controversial decision or topic in American history and to eventually reach a conclusion about it.
Overview The purpose of this paper is for you to You will pick one of the topics listed below and then consult your notes, read the appropriate sections of the textbook, and do independent research on the topic. After completing your research, you will identify at least three(3) arguments on each side of the issue before reaching your own conclusion. Finally, you will summarize the topic, arguments, and your conclusion in a 750 to 1,500 word essay. Keys to Reading and Research Approach each topic critically, assume for the first part that you agree with the idea or issue and for the second that you do not, what arguments would you use for each side? Try to understand the arguments being made by the other viewpoint and address then when supporting the issue, then do the same when opposing it. Use logic rather than emotion, simply liking one side better than the other indicates a lack of thought. Resources In addition to the textbook, the library staff has prepared a research guide for both History 1301 and 1302. The guides include helpful books and online resources available through the library here on campus. My thanks to the library staff for providing them for your use. Go to the TCCD Home page, Click on the libraries tab at the top Click on Research Guides / Tutorials Then either select History from the list of subjects, or search for Snaples Click on the appropriate course, 1301 or 1302 The campus also has a Writing Center located in the SCLC room 0106. The lab is a tutoring center offering assistance by trained members of the staff and faculty for written assignments. Appointments are recommended but you can drop in, meeting with them sooner rather than later is advised. Format The paper should have a header that contains the student’s name and class information including course title, days of the week, and time. At the end of the paper include any sources other than lecture notes or the textbook which you consulted. The paper should be between 750-1,500 words. Do not include the header or citations at the end in the word count. The review should be presented in paragraph format with complete sentences. The last thing in the review should be a word count of the review. Plagiarism Your paper is an original work prepared by you and not information you found elsewhere and simply copied. If more than five (5) words in a row were taken from another source they should be placed in quotation marks. No quote should be longer than twenty-five (25) words long. The entire paper should not contain more than fifty (50) quoted words in total. Each violation of these rules will result in a letter grade, 5 point, penalty