History Common Assignment
PAPER ANALYSIS INSTRUCTIONS
I. Reading Selection:
Select an article/monograph in a scholarly historical periodical from the College Library System (either in print or through a database) or a topic of your choice pertaining to the historical period covered in this course (U.S. History Origins to 1877).
II. Preparation of Paper Analysis:
A. Content
1. Thesis - Explain the author's main argument or focus of the topic or article.
2. Evidence - Analyze the evidence that the author uses to support his/her thesis. Does the evidence support his/her thesis? (Identify any primary sources used.) What qualifications does the author have that make him/her qualified to write on the subject?
3. Conclusion - Provide comments and/or criticisms of the work. Read and comment on one or two contrary perspectives on the topic (one must be primary.) How does this issue affect your world today and does is change your outlook in any way or push you toward any action?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.