American Studies Social Responsibilities

History Research Paper

Name __________________

____ Ideas and Development

50 __ your paper was 3-4 pages long (typed, 12 pt., double-spaced)

__ clear focus on your chosen historical issue

__ you provided a clear, concise thesis statement (underline it)

__ you accurately defined the issue, explaining its historical roots

__ you explained the current issues/problems involved in the situation

__ you described how both the average person and experts view the issue

__ you explained potential solutions, along with what option you personally would

choose to deal with the issue

__ your supporting details were specific, abundant, and accurate

____ Organization and Conventions

20 __ clear introduction

__ your paragraphing helped your reader follow your ideas (one topic per paragraph)

__ clear conclusion, distinct from your introduction

__ spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure were exemplary

__ your paper and bibliography were typed

____ Research and Bibliography

30 __ you used a minimum of three sources

__ your sources were reliable

__ you provided an annotated bibliography, using the proper form

(at least three annotations; if more than three sources, the others can be written in normal bibliographical form)

__ you properly cited anything requiring footnotes (or endnotes)

__ you carefully avoided plagiarism

____ Total Score (minimum of 70 required on the paper alone to meet standard)

100

____ Interviews

20 __ you interviewed and wrote thorough notes on the views of someone 55 years or older

regarding the topic

__ you interviewed and wrote thorough notes on the views of someone in their early 20’s

regarding the topic

__ you included annotated bibliographies for both interviews