Overview
The final project for this course is the creation of a research paper that compares at least two different regions and their revolutions. The paper must be 12-15 pages, double-spaced, inTimes New Roman, 12-point font. Citations must conform to the Chicago/Turabian standard for footnotes/bibliography. The final project represents an authentic demonstration of competency because it requires you to use primary and secondary sources to construct a comparative historical analysis of your chosen topic. The project is divided into four milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, Five,Seven, and Eight. The final submission of the project will be in Module Ten.
Prompt
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
- Significance of Topic:Describe how the topic is significant in shaping the field of history
- Historical Trends: Explain how the topic relates to the evolution of historical scholarship over time. Discuss the accuracy, integrity, and relevance of the scholarship
- Historical Argument: Propose an interpretation of historical thought that is substantiated by research
- Comparative Historical Analysis: Include a comprehensive comparative analysis of the topic using reliable and relevant research
- Gaps in Historiography: Explain any gaps in the research and identify opportunities for further research
- Source Analysis: Identify your source methodology and relate the source to the historical context in which it was written
- Peer Review: Use the peer review recommendations to further identify any gaps and areas for further research
