US I Honors Research Paper
Objective: to become familiar with and competent in historical research, and to explore a topic of your choice from the era of the first British Colonial settlements in North America in the early 1600s up to 1900 in more depth than is possible in class.
History derives from a Greek word meaning “inquiry.” In its most true form, History is just that: an investigation, even an interrogation, of primary and secondary sources. In an effort to “do” history this term, you will be conducting your investigation into a topic of your choice. Yes, that sense of fear and loathing filling your body is warranted, as you will be writing an extensive but rewarding research paper over the next several months.
Objective: to become familiar with and competent in historical research, and to explore a topic of your choice from the era of the first British Colonial settlements in North America in the early 1600s up to 1900 in more depth than is possible in class.
History derives from a Greek word meaning “inquiry.” In its most true form, History is just that: an investigation, even an interrogation, of primary and secondary sources. In an effort to “do” history this term, you will be conducting your investigation into a topic of your choice. Yes, that sense of fear and loathing filling your body is warranted, as you will be writing an extensive but rewarding research paper over the next several months.