The Haitian Revolution

Final Paper First Draft Instructions Due October 30, 2020 Submit via Blackboard on Microsoft Word or Google Docs The student is required to write one (6-8 page) analytical historical essay on a historical process. The purpose of an analytical history paper is to provide an argument that proves a specific thesis. This argument should demonstrate insight by employing primary and secondary sources to prove the essay’s basic claim. The success of an analytical history paper rests on the author’s ability to present information in a clear and concise manner so that the reader may easily follow the analysis. The students must use at least FIVE ACADEMIC ARTICLES in addition to the sources assigned in class to inform their argument. Encyclopedias, dictionaries and blogs and websites do not count as sources. However, both encyclopedias and dictionaries can be used as references. The student will use use opposing arguments and interpretations discussed in class to craft their analysis. 10% of Final Grade The heading of your paper will be left indented and contain the following information: Your name Professors name Class name and number Date Text Style and Guidelines The tile of your paper will be above the text, Centered, and in Bold. The tile must be creative and descriptive of the paper’s main argument. The main text must be double-spaced and aligned left. Papers should have 1-inch margins and use Times New Roman, 12-point font or equivalent. You must set up the page by going to “paragraph” and selecting “No extra space between paragraphs of the same style”. Number pages using Arabic/Indian numeral (1,2,3) Select “ Insert/ Page Number/Bottom of Page/Plain Number 3 Separate page for a Bibliography or “Works Cited” page. (Does not count for minimum page number) List sources alphabetically based on author’s last name. Follow Chicago style (See UNP documents from blackboard). “First line hanging” for paragraph style. Citations are required. Your paper should be free of typos, grammar, and sentence structure mistakes, and use vocabulary correctly. You must thoroughly proofread your work before submitting it. When you take material directly from the source you should use quotation marks and provide a reference. You must provide a reference when you paraphrase a source or use an author’s argument. You will use Chicago Style to format citations. (See UNP documents from blackboard) http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html You will use ENDNOTES or footnote for your citations. Arabic/Indian Numerals.