Historical Investigation: History of the Americas

Plan of Investigation: 100-150 words includes the question you are answering defines the scope of the investigation (which events, conditions or people will you examine? What will your paper not investigate or include?) explains the method of the investigation (What types of sources will you use? Which will you evaluate OPVL for in section C?) B. Summary of Evidence Outline: 500-600 words is a report of the factual findings from your research DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION OR MAKE ANY ARGUMENTS, just set up the scene cite all referenced information, whether you quote it or you paraphrase it tell the history as it happened, in chronological order C. Evaluation of Sources: 250-400 words this is a critical evaluation of two important sources used for your investigation describes the origin, purpose, value and limitation of a selected sources should discuss the OPVLs of the source you selected in your Plan of Investigation D. Analysis: 500-650 words Give your answer to question (your thesis) Importance of the investigation in its historical context Analysis of the evidence, not a restatement of the evidence Show awareness of the significance of sources evaluated Differing interpretations, when appropriate E. Conclusion 150-200 words Without giving new evidence, give a distinct answer to the research question (restate the thesis) Answer any questions that are still left unaddressed / unanswered (if applicable) Explain the significance of what you studied / connect the topic to something else in history List of Sources (NOTHING IN THIS SECTION COUNTS FOR THE WORD COUNT) MLA style bibliography All sources cited must be in the List of Sources (Bibliography) In the list of source, your sources must be alphabetized by authors last name. If there is no author, use the first letter of the title of alphabetize. PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION IN THE EXAMPLES TO WHERE PERIODS GO, WHAT PARTS ARE IN ITALICS ETC