Now that you have chosen a topic and found some sources, I would like you to submit an outline of your paper. At this point it should be a very basic outline made up of information for your introduct

Now that you have chosen a topic and found some sources, I would like you to submit an outline of your paper.  At this point it should be a very basic outline made up of information for your introduction, three main body topics, and a conclusion.  You should use Word to write this, as it has an automatic outlining feature that will help you with formatting.

Show me what your main thesis statement or argument is, where you are going to use your sources, what information you are getting from them, and in general what you are going to write about.  I will then give you feedback to show you if you are on the right track, and what you need to do to begin writing.  Remember, on the page in Module 2 dealing with help on your paper there is a section on how to get Word to create an outline for you.

Note: When you tell me where you will use your sources, please do not just say something like "Secondary Source Here".  Actually tell me what source.

If you have questions on how to write your term paper, please see the How To Write In History Module. In the Module, you will find a Brief  Guide To Writing a History Paper and video links for Advice and Tips, Forming an Introduction, Structuring the Main Body of your term paper, and Forming a Conclusion for your paper.

Rubric Term Paper Outline Term Paper Outline Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics Is the format correct? Are words spelled correctly? Is it a proper outline? 

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Flow and Content of Paper Does the structure of the paper make sense? Does it get from A to B? 

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic and Sources Is the topic appropriate? Is there a conclusion drawn? Are the sources appropriate?