This written assignment allows you to demonstrate your research skills to your instructor and to receive feedback that will benefit you when you write research papers for future courses. With this assignment, you will learn how to do proper research and write a short paper. You are allowed to choose your own topic, as long as it pertains to the subject of this course (from 1650 to 1866). If you have any questions on subject matter, please contact your instructor. This is your opportunity to look a little deeper into a subject that interests you. BE SPECIFIC! Dont pick a subject that is easypick one that is challenging.
This written assignment is at least three double-spaced pages of text (Verdana, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of three academically credible sources (NOT an Encyclopedia, Britannica or Wikipedia). Your bibliography and citations may be in APA, MLA or Chicago Style format. Students majoring in history must use Chicago Style format. Note: This assignment must be in the form of a research paper.
This assignment needs to be turned in through the assignment section of the classroom for grading. If you use any of the information from your sources word-for-word, you must cite the source by using endnotes, footnotes, or parenthetical citations. If you read the information and write it in your own words and it is not common knowledge, then you must cite the source because you are paraphrasing someone’s information. When in doubtcite.
Please use the Rubric in the Assignments section of the classroom to guide you.
This assignment must include a cover page with the title of paper (large enough to catch the attention of a reader), your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice or first/second person (I, you, we, our, etc.). Before submitting your paper, check your grammar, punctuation and use a spell checker. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper. Please label your paper as follows: lastnamefirstnameHIST101a#2.
Topic: Battle of Lexington and Concord
Research Questions:
1. Why was the Battle of Lexington and Concord so Important?
2. Who Fired the shot heard around the world?
3. Who won the battle of Lexington and Concord?
Sources:
1.Battles of Lexington and Concord, History.com, December 02, 2009 https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord,
2. Battles of Lexington and Concord, Wikipedia.org, April 21, 2021,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_of_Lexington_and_Concord
3. Lexington and Concord, ushistory.org, https://www.ushistory.org/us/11c.asp
please use these references and the paper will need to answer the questions listed.
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