You need to write a research paper during the Missouri History Unit.  The paper can be over any topic that has been discussed in class.  It will be due one week after the Missouri History Unit Test.

What you have to do:

• Pick a topic in Missouri History that interests you.
• Get approval on the topic from the teacher.
• Find 5-8 references that you can use in the paper.  Three of the five have to be non-Internet!!!!
• Type a 5-8 page paper over the topic that you chose.
• Include a typed bibliography and cite your references within the paper.

    A sample paper of an "A" effort and a sample paper  of a less e"F"fective paper will be distributed in class for you to look at and go over with the teacher.

Grading Criteria:

This project will be worth 50 points.  Here is how the points will be awarded.

• 5 pts for the title page.
• 10 pts for the introduction including a thesis statement.
• 15 pts for the body of the paper.  Create subsections of main points and ideas.
• 10 pts for the conclusion including a summary of your main ideas.
• 5 pts for the reference page.  Use the appropriate format.
• 5 pts for readablity.  Does it put me to sleep?  Do you use tone and voice within the paper?

---

---

Last edited: July 8, 2000.
Copyright © 2000.

Email: [email protected]