Term Paper Information
View this youtube clip on how to read a scholarly article.
Prior to writing your term paper, you will do a periodical assignment that will serve as the basis for your term paper.
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Below please find information on your term paper. Due during the exam period, when the History 12 exam is set to take place. You must attend at the exam time and submit your term paper, then have a conversation with Mr. Fitton. Any students not yet completed their term paper must arrive at the start of the exam period and finish their term paper to be submitted.
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Below is a copy of a term paper written by a wonderful student in the year 2000.
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Additional Resources:
THE MOST EXCELLENT RESOURCE I HAVE FOUND:
http://www.ysmithcpallen.com/sites/default/files/history_essay_guide.pdf
-This is a PDF which goes through many of the questions you may have on how to write a term paper. Pay attention to page 29 and 30 which are good checklists
- I will provide copies of this document for your use if you would like.
A website guiding you on how to write a research paper in history:
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_to_Write_a_Research_Paper_in_History
Cornell University Advice on Writing a Term Paper:
http://falcon.arts.cornell.edu/prh3/257/classmats/papertip.html
THE MOST EXCELLENT RESOURCE I HAVE FOUND:
http://www.ysmithcpallen.com/sites/default/files/history_essay_guide.pdf
-This is a PDF which goes through many of the questions you may have on how to write a term paper. Pay attention to page 29 and 30 which are good checklists
- I will provide copies of this document for your use if you would like.
A website guiding you on how to write a research paper in history:
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_to_Write_a_Research_Paper_in_History
Cornell University Advice on Writing a Term Paper:
http://falcon.arts.cornell.edu/prh3/257/classmats/papertip.html
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Further Videos To Watch When Looking For Term Paper Topics
Term Paper Lessons
1. Go over the Periodicals Assignment intro sheet + Lesson
2. Introduce Topics
3. Bias Assignment (mini assignment)
4. Take Students to lab and teach to use Ebsco host
5. Students Find two articles
6. Teach Students how to complete an accurate citation + Bibliography
7. Students complete their periodical assignment AND submit it in advance.
8. Teach students how to make a cover page and bibliography.
9. Students see example of student thesis from the class; students shown old term paper from University.
10. Essay guideline sheet given to students.
2. Introduce Topics
3. Bias Assignment (mini assignment)
4. Take Students to lab and teach to use Ebsco host
5. Students Find two articles
6. Teach Students how to complete an accurate citation + Bibliography
7. Students complete their periodical assignment AND submit it in advance.
8. Teach students how to make a cover page and bibliography.
9. Students see example of student thesis from the class; students shown old term paper from University.
10. Essay guideline sheet given to students.
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Steps for Writing a Term Paper
Introduction: SEE PAGE 18 and 19 of your University of Ottawa Handbook
- Do I set out the context of the topic (who, what, where) and explain the significance of the topic?
- Is my thesis statement or main question clearly indicated?
- Does my introduction reflect what I present in the paper?
Main Body:
Do my paragraphs each address one idea that relates directly back to my thesis?
Are my ideas and examples relevant? Do I include effective transitions between them? Are my paragraphs too short [less than 3 sentences] or too long [more a page]?
Do I use effective and appropriate sources to prove my arguments?
Do I have introductory and concluding sentences for each section?
Conclusion:
Do I summarize (not repeat) my thesis and main arguments? Do I give my reader a final thought related to the topic?
References:
Do I provide references for all sentences or ideas taken from an outside source? Is my referencing style correct and consistent?
Do I use quotes accurately and appropriately?
Do I include all of my sources in my Bibliography?
Grammar and Spelling:
Do I use formal (academic) vocabulary and avoid slang and biased vocabulary? Are my verb tenses (present/past) consistent and correct?
Do I use commas, periods, colons, semi-colons, and apostrophes correctly?
Is my spelling accurate?
Are any of my sentences too short or too lengthy?
Are my sentences complete ideas?
Have I used ambiguous words such as “it”, “they” or “them”?
See Sample page of U of O text - 25, 26, 27, 28 - Shows an annotated sample term paper.
Below is a term paper written by Mr. Fitton two months ago.
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Term Paper Marking Rubric
term_paper_checklist_and_marking_rubric.docx | |
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