MODERN WORLD HISTORY/EUROPEAN HISTORY (AP)

TERM PAPER

FORMAT

I.  TITLE PAGE        
II. OUTLINE OF THE PAPER
III. BODY OF THE PAPER

PARENTHETICAL REFERENCES
PRIMARY SOURCES
SECONDARY SOURCES

IV. APPENDIX (OPTIONAL)

MAPS
CHARTS
PICTURES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

V. WORK CITED LIST
         

INFORMATION, NEWS AND NOTES

• The completed term paper is to be in a research style folder. (The type with two or three fasteners.)
• All topics must be cleared with the instructor.
• All maps, charts or graphs are to be on unlined paper. Parenthetical references are to be included in the Body.
• The final copy is to be typed (space and a half or double spaced) or computer generated.
• A minimum of five (5) sources must be used. Only one encyclopedia and one textbook may be used. (either text form or computer encyclopedia i.e. Encarta or Groliers) The paper must be a minimum of six (6) pages and a maximum of eight (8) pages in length. (There are no exceptions so don't ask!)
• Grades will be given for each section of the time table.
• Sources of information on the paper will be handed out and discussed at various times.
• All work may be turned in early. No late work will be accepted on the First Draft or the Final Copy.

INFORMATION, NEWS AND NOTES (AP)

• The completed term paper is to be in a research style folder. (The type with two or three fasteners.)
• All topics must be cleared with the instructor.
• All maps, charts or graphs are to be on unlined paper. Parenthetical references are to be included in the Body of the paper.
• The final copy is to be typed (space and a half or double spaced) or computer generated.
• A minimum of five (5) sources must be used. The paper must be a minimum of six (6) pages and a maximum of eight (8) pages in length. (There are no exceptions so don't ask!)
• Sources of information on the paper will be handed out and discussed at various times. (Thesis, Note Cards, Parenthetical References, etc.)
• No late work will be accepted on the Final Copy. The paper will be worth 3% on your semester grade. If you fail to complete this project , 100 points will be deducted from your semester grade.

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