Find a picture, image, or video (yes YouTube is acceptable) with historical significance that you find interesting and relevant and that falls into the scope of this course. American History until 1877.
In 750-1000 words (2 to 3 pages) you need to do the following:
· You need to describe what the picture, image, video is and what it depicts.
· You need to have a short section where you give the historical background (ie, if it is a pic of the Boston Tea Party, you need to briefly explain what lead up to the incident).
· You need to explain why the image was important to US History. Analyze what caused it, what it caused, what it affected. Did it cause anything to change? Or did is shake up anything? You must show some critical thinking and analysis here. It is not enough just to retell the history. You need to analyze how whatever you choose to write about is important. It is not good enough just to state that it is and then write a biography of the person or the event. Papers that do not show development, analysis, or any critical thinking will not receive a grade above a C.
· You need to include 2 sources plus the URL for the picture. Also, include the picture with your paper if you can.
· The paper needs to follow the requirements for all written materials and the correct citations styles. Please refer to the Plagiarism Power point and the contract you signed for information about citations.
· Any source material you use has to be cited. Statistics and facts (that are not common knowledge) need to be cited. You do this with paraphrases and direct quotes. You can use either MLA, APA, or Chicago Turabian citations, but which ever citation style you use, you must stick to one style.
Remember: You must have intext citations and a reference page. Having a reference page without any citations inside the paper and vice versa, is plagiarism.
· This paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper.
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