Students are required to write a minimum of 5 full pages, not counting title page and works cited; please keep the essay to no more than 7 pages. Format: Doubled-spaced, typed, font in Times New Roman or Arial, size 12. 1-inch margins all around. Works Cited must be properly formatted.
Refer to appropriate references for assistance in writing. Sites such as https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. may be excellent resources. Your research paper will be scored using the Research Paper RubricPreview the document. Review this rubric carefully to ensure you understand how your work will be graded. This project will require fieldwork – using the library, the Internet, etc.
Sources must be cited. You will submit the topic of the paper in Module 5 and a progress report during Module 10 consisting of a list of sources, tentative outline, and thesis statement. Why are you required to write a paper? This exercise will give you the opportunity to become familiar with the processes of historical inquiry and writing (i.e. “How do we know what we know?”). Reading is a significant part of any historical project. After selecting a topic, you must include at least four sources. Please do not cite the online encyclopedia Wikipedia or similar general information sites (such as ask.com or about.com). It is advisable to avoid using web sites that end in the suffixes “.com,” “.org” or “.net” altogether (conversely those ending in “.gov” or “.edu” are more acceptable).
#economic #impact #Silk #Road
