THESIS QUESTION
Ask a question which you will answer for the remainder of the semester
Example: What was the role of women in Athens Greece from 450-300 BCE?
RUBRIC:
1. A clear research question that includes: the theme, region and time period of which you are studying. 20 points
2. Sources: you must use at least five sources. 20 points
3. Research: the inclusion of relevant information which speaks to your project. 20 points
4. Organization and writing: Your paper must be logically organized with an introduction, paragraphs which include research, and a conclusion. You should spell check and check for errors in grammar. 20 points
5. Citation of sources using Chicago Style citation format.1 If you follow the link below, which is itself an example of the Chicago Style format, you will have access to an online guide. 10 points.
6. ALL papers must be at least five pages long. They must be written in 12 font Times New Roman font. 10 points
1. Chicago Citation Manual of Style. https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html
You can get help with your research project from a librarian either by going to the library in person or emailing the librarian who taught your research session (see under Help tab).
See examples of Chicago Style citations on the Citing and Plagiarism tab.
For additional information on your assignment and due dates check your courseshell in Brightspace. If you still cannot find the answer, then ask Professor Jackson.
The sources below are encyclopedia entries to help get you started on your topic.
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Europe, 1450-1789 by
This new detailed set explores European history from 1450-1789, from the print revolution to the French Revolution. The set's 1,150 articles, written by eminent scholars, cover major topics in art, government and education as well as providing biographical entries on key figures of the period. In addition, the set covers topics specific to the era, such as apocalypticism, guilds, food riots, royal mistresses and lovers, the Spanish inquisition, Utopia and others. Each volume includes a color frontispiece and an eight-page color insert. Features include approximately 750 black-and-white photographs, 30 maps, a year-by-year chronology, a topical outline and index, a research guide and a comprehensive index.
History of World Trade since 1450 by
Trade has always been a defining factor in world history and these volumes illustrate this continuity in more than 400 articles, making work essential to students interested in the great industrial and commercial expansion of the 19th and 20th centuries, world history surveys, American history and economics.
The Renaissance by
An encyclopedia of the Renaissance with articles on various aspects of social, cultural, and political history such as literature, government, warfare, and technology, plus maps, charts, definitions, and chronology.
U-X-L World Eras by
Intended primarily for middle school students, U*X*L World Eras examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This set consists of ten full-color, thematically arranged volumes, with each volume providing in-depth coverage of a given era, focusing on a cultural group and its interaction with other peoples of the world. With its emphasis on daily life and cultural institutions, U*X*L World Eras engages students' interest and enriches traditional studies of history. The global perspective of this set prompts comparison of the lives people led in different parts of the world, in different cultures, and at different times, contributing significantly to students' global literacy. Features and Benefits All volumes in the U*X*L World Eras set share a consistent ten-chapter structure, facilitating comparisons across the volumes. The structure within each chapter is consistent as well, allowing for quick access to desired information within each volume. Every chapter comprises overview information as well as topical entries on people, places, events, and more. Each chapter begins with a chronology, glossary, and guided reading questions to encourage critical thinking and help students identify the chapter's main emphasis. Chapters also include suggestions for individual and group activities such as writing prompts and group projects. Each volume concludes with a comprehensive subject index.
