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CHY4U West & World
Course Culminating Activity
West & World Research Essay
The research paper is the most challenging task students
encounter in senior history courses. Writing a sound historical research essay
requires an ability to carry out in-depth research, make effective notes,
formulate and defend a clear thesis, apply critical, analytical and creative
thinking skills, and organize information in a logical and coherent fashion. On
top of all of this, a formal research essay must be effectively written and
accurately documented.
Each student
must research and write a formal essay of eight to ten pages (2000 - 2500
words).
Students will
select essay topics of particular interest to them. Each student must also
submit a topic and five inquiry questions for approval.
Acceptable
Research Questions:
1. How was
Napoléon an effective ruler?
2. Why did Napoléon
try to conquer
3. How did Napoléon
continue to embrace the ideals of the
Unacceptable Research Questions:
1. Which countries did Napoléon conquer?
2. Where was Napoléon born, raised and educated?
3. What happened to Napoléon after he was defeated?
Select a topic carefully. Topics that
focus on other disciplines or on current events are not likely to be approved.
The best work is usually produced when the writer has a genuine interest in her
or his topic. Students may not submit the same essay for credit in two separate
courses. NO ESSAY WILL BE ACCEPTED
WITHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS!
THE PROCESS & FINAL PRODUCT
For assistance
in the process of researching and writing a historical research paper, see Legacy:
The West and the World, pages 591 to 599. Each of the stages in the
research process is explained with pointers to help you along the way.
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