HIST WK5 – SINCE 1877
Research papers often start by first submitting a proposal
For this assignment, you are required to submit a proposal for the research paper due at the end of this course. Identify a topic of interest to you and relevant to the time period covered by this class, American History since 1877.
After you have selected a topic, complete the following form.
1. Select three related research questions and start your research.
2. Formulate a thesis statement – a claim.
3. Find three scholarly sources for your research. These should be primary and secondary sources.