So, pay attention to the directions.

Assignment 1 is a short written assignment. This is a 2-3 page paper for the whole assignment. So, pay attention to the directions.

You have two objectives for this assignment.

Part One ---

In part one you will pick a quote from history - the time period we are studying 1650 to the present. You will pick a quote write a one page essay on what the quote means.

Part Two ---

The second objective, in the same document, you will write "Why we study history". Peter Stearns has a great article on this which will help you get started: https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/archives/why-study-history-%281998%29

Make sure your assignment is one document, not two separate. Doing this will result in a deduction in your grade.

You are to have a title page.

Line spacing is 2. Font is Arial 10 or Times New Roman 12.

Total page requirement for this assignment will be 2-3 pages in length. First part of your essay is to be one page in length, the second part of your essay is to be 1-2 pages in length.

You will have a minimum of two sources. One source for Part 1 and one source for Part 2. This needs to be on a bibliography page.

Sources will be formatted according to APA, MLA or CMS. If you are a history major you need to format in CMS.

Grammar and spelling do count.

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Some Guidance on this Paper:

A Short Paper Assignment allows you, early in the course, to demonstrate your research skills to your instructor and to receive feedback that will benefit you when you write your research paper. With this assignment, you will learn how to do proper and adequate research and write a short paper and prepare you for writing the research paper.

This short paper is at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Please stay away from Wikipedia.

The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor's name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice. Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper.