Research Paper

MLA Format, Double spaced, times new roman 12 ft. No first person, write in past tense, write out contractions. When writing dates type the actual number, if the number is less than 100 or is the beginning of a sentence write the actual number out. Needs a works cited page , and citations within the body of the essay.

paper must have a works cited page with a minimum of THREE solid sources.DO NOT USE your textbook, general encyclopedias or an on-line or CD encyclopedia (like Grolier, Wikipedia or Encarta) as a cited source in your paper.You should use both printed and online sources, BUT ONLY 1 OF YOUR SOURCES CAN BE FROM A WEBSITE! paper is to analyze the importance and significance of the individual.

Start with an introduction paragraph (introduce your individual and give a little background on the country/empire that your individual is from that helps place him/her in his historical location).2.End your intro with your Thesis (Was this individual significant/important? Why?)3.After your intro, your next paragraph should give some background on the individualhimself, and re-enforce your thesis.4.You then should have about 3-5 paragraphs supporting your thesis (what your individual did and why it was important/significant). This is where your research should be used to support your thesis and your ideas. (This is where the analysis really comes in!!) (Although the thesis and ideas are yours, you should NEVER writein the First Person. Rather, your paper should always be in Third Person, and in Past Tense!) While supporting your thesis, do not forget to look at evidence that may possibly “disprove” your thesis, and try to counter it with arguments that support your thesis.5.Finally, you will have a conclusion paragraph that wraps up the entire paper. You willwant to re-visit your thesis in the conclusion, and give your final analysis as to why your thesis is correct and supported.