Your Research Paper Topics

Objectives:
1. To learn how to correctly and effectively research and write a research paper
2. To learn information vital to passing the U.S. History and Government Exam

Assignment:
Choose one of the following topics to write (a min. 4 pages, double-spaced, 1 inch margin) historical/content research paper:
1. The hardships endured by the families during the Great Depression
2. Effects of the Depression on cities (Buffalo?)
3. Explanation of Hoover's plan for economic recovery and citizen reactions
4. Support or opposition to the election of FDR (New Deal)
5. Ways in which families (different types of people) are helped or hurt by New Deal legislation (slightly revised)
*see either him or Mr. Hughes for more specific sub-topics

Procedure:
You will complete source cards and note card in the library each day
You will complete an outline, a draft with a working thesis and works cited page
You will complete a revised, final copy complete with correct MLA format

Assessment:Your grade will be configured in the following way:
1. The Research Process
Day One--min. 2 sources and note cards completed
Day Two--min. 4 sources and note cards completed
Day Three-- min 4 sources and note cards completed

2. Pre-writing/Drafting Steps
An outline with revised thesis statement
A rough copy of the paper
A rough works cited page

3. The Research Paper: *YOUR PAPER MUST INCLUDE:
A minimum of 5 different reputable resources
A minimum of 5 correct in-text citations
A bibliography/works cited page
Correct MLA format

See the rubric below for final paper grading: