For some people, choosing a topic
is the most difficult part of the paper.
This assignment will help guide you as you choose a topic that meets the
guidelines of the project and piques your curiosity and interest.
The first part of the research
project is to choose a topic. You will be
submitting your working thesis and introduction paragraph for evaluation and
approval. Your topic should be submitted on Canvas on the
corresponding due date.
The following guide will help you
develop an interesting and effective topic and thesis.
1.
The topic must be between the years 1607 and 1865.
2.
The topic should not be a biography or a summary of an
event.
3.
The topic should be about United States History
4.
Do not choose topics that are too broad, this is a
short paper, trying to discuss the entire Civil War
5.
You cannot choose a topic based on one of the exam
questions (found on the exam reviews).
Step
Two: Choosing a subject that interests you.
To begin with, ask yourself a few
questions
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What do I want to learn about?
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What kind of things interest me?
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Is there a topic related to my major or career goals?
Things to Consider
1.
Does the topic meet the requirements?
2.
Are there available sources? Is this topic too obscure?
Periodization:
History classes are generally designed around a
periodization. The textbook is designed around this concept. When choosing a
topic, it would be wise to skip ahead in the textbook. Also, the closer you get
to the middle of the 19th century the more sources are
available.
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