HIST 4339

20 Nov 2008

Final Paper

Final papers are due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, December 2.  Your paper must be between ten and fifteen pages long, double spaced.  Late work will be penalized a third of a grade for each day it’s late (e.g. an A paper submitted two days late will receive a B+).

This is a research paper and your argument must be based on primary sources.  The paper must also include a discussion of relevant secondary accounts.  Take note: papers that do not meet these fundamental requirements and lack prior approval from me may be penalized a minimum of two letter grades (e.g. from an A to a C).  All primary and secondary material must be properly cited, following the Chicago Manual of Style.

In addition to submitting a paper copy, you must upload your paper to Turnitin.com in order to receive credit (see the instruction sheet distributed in class).

A paper with these characteristics . . .                                  . . . will fall into this range

Clear, thoughtful, non-obvious argument                                                 A

Acknowledgement and analysis of alternative arguments

Excellent analysis

Excellent grammar and style

Complete, properly formatted citations

Clear argument                                                                                      B

Leaning towards description rather than analysis

Good grammar and style

Minor problems with citations

Lack of clear argument                                                                          C

Lack of adequate analysis

Problems with grammar and style

Problems with primary sources

Significant problems with citations

No argument                                                                                         D

Major problems with grammar and style

Major problems with primary sources (e.g. no primary sources)

Lack of any identifiable organization                                                       F