Long-term Assignment:

 

 

 

Advanced Placement European History Term Paper – Spring 2016  

Important event in European history (no “American History” will be accepted) .  Pick an event that occurred after the year 1815 CE and describe how that event changed history.  It must be an event that changed the history in a social, economic, political, innovative, scientific, or cultural way. 

 

This paper is NOT simply a describe-the-event assignment.  The main purpose of this paper is to describe how the event you chose changed economics, society, or politics of the time. Do not dedicate more than two pagers describing the event.  Explain what and how the event changed European history.

 

NOTE: Plagiarism is a serious offense and will be dealt with severely. 

- Length: 7 pages (7 to 8 pages – no more, no less (yes, I will measure)) - Double Spaced

• Must have a bibliography - does NOT count toward the length requirement
• For this assignment, footnotes/endnotes will NOT be required).
• Font: 12 New Times Roman
• Margins: Top=1”, Bottom = .5”, Left and right = 1” (yes, I will measure)
• NO blank lines between paragraphs (you can set this up in preference settings)
• No section titles
• Cover page must be in approved format - does NOT count towards the length requirement
• Outside Sources: At least three:
• Web resources may be used
• Web sites must end in .EDU or .GOV (minimum of two from EDU or GOV)

-   YOU MAY NOT site Wikipedia

-   Websites ending in ORG or COM MUST BE PRE-APPROVED in writing.!!  This may be done via email.

-   The textbook may NOT be used as a source and/or may NOT be quoted or referenced in the paper.

Due Dates (at the BEGINNING of class):

-        March 1, 2016 (25 points): Preliminary topic submission.

-        April 1, 2016 (25 points): Final topic submission – you may NOT change the topic of your paper after this date!!!

-        May 16, 2016 (300 points): Final version of paper. – at the beginning of class.

       Late papers:

      - Turned in on May 18, 2016  - Minus THIRTY PERCENT  (30%)!! 

      -  Turned in on May 19, 2016- Minus FIFTY PERCENT (50%)!!!!!!

- Computer and/or printer problems are NOT an excuse for turning in papers late

- No, you may not go to the library (or use my computer) and print your paper during class - Arrive at school early and print it out before school!!

Paper is worth 300 points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2013-2014

 

 

 

First nine-week's paper assignment - Fall semester final: Due: December 18, 2013

 

Historic Person: Born 1000CE-1815CE

 

This paper is NOT simply a biography.  The main purpose of this paper is to describe how the person you chose changed economics, society, or politics of the time. Do not dedicate more than two pagers describing the person.  Explain what and how the person changed history.

 

 

-       Length: Approx. SEVEN (7) pages (7 to 8 pages) – no more, no less (yes, I will measure) - DOUBLE SPACED!!!!!!

o     NOT including bibliography or cover page

o     Font: 12 New Times Roman

o     Margins: Top=1”, Bottom = .5”, Left and right = 1”

o     NO blank lines between paragraphs  (you can set this up in preference settings)

o     No section titles

 

-       Outside sources: At least three - two must be from .edu sites.

o     Web resources may be used but do NOT reference Wikipedia

o     The textbook may used as a source, but may NOT be quoted or referenced in the paper

o     You must have a bibliography.

 

-       Due: December 18, 2013 – at the beginning of 3rd period

       Late papers:

       Turned in on December 19, 2013 - Minus THIRTY PERCENT        (30%)!!

       Turned in on December 20, 2013 - Minus FIFTY PERCENT       

       (50%)!!!!!!

- Computer and/or printer problems are NOT an excuse for turning in papers late

- No, you may not go to the library (or use my computer) and print your paper during class - Arrive at school early and print it out before school!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second nine-week's paper assignment - Due: May 09, 2012

Historic Event or Person

 

This paper is NOT simply a description of an event or biography.  The main purpose of this paper is to describe how the event/movement or person you chose changed economics, society, or politics of the time. Do not dedicate more than half of the paper describing the event. Explain what and how an event or person changed history.

 

 

-       Length: Approx. SEVEN (7) pages (7 to 8 pages) – no more, no less (yes, I will measure) - DOUBLE SPACED!!!!!!

o     NOT including bibliography and end notes

o     Font: 12 New Times Roman

o     Margins: Top=1”, Bottom = .5”, Left and right = 1”

o     NO blank lines between paragraphs  (you can set this up in preference settings)

o     No section titles

 

-       Outside sources: At least two

o     Web resources may be used but do NOT use Wikipedia

o     The textbook may used as a source, but may NOT be quoted or referenced in the paper

o     You must have a bibliography and footnotes/endnotes.

 

-       Due: May 09, 2012 – at the beginning of 3rd period

o     Late papers: Minus one letter grade (10%) for each day late

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second nine-week's paper assignment - May 20, 2009 .

 

This paper is NOT simply a description of an event.  The main purpose of the paper is to describe how the event or movement you chose changed economics, society, or politics of the time.  Do not dedicate more than half of the paper describing the event.  Explain what and how things changed because this event happened. 

 

 

-        Length: Approx. 5 pages (4 ½ to 5 ½ pages – no more, no less (yes, I will measure))

o      NOT including bibliography and end notes

o      Font: 12 New Times Roman

o      Margins: Top=1”, Bottom = .5”, Left and right = 1”

o      NO blank lines between paragraphs or sections!

o      No section titles

 

-        Outside sources: At least two

o      Web resources may be used but do NOT use Wikipedia

o      The textbook may used as a source, but may NOT be quoted or referenced in the paper

o      You must have a bibliography and footnotes/endnotes.

 

-        Due: May 20, 2009 – at the beginning of 2nd Block

o      Late papers: Minus one letter grade (10%) for each day late

 

 

 

First nine-week's paper assignment - February 17, 2009 .

 

This paper is NOT simply a biography of a famous person.  The main purpose of the paper is to describe how the person you choose changed economics, society, or politics of their time.  Do not dedicate more than half of the paper describing the person’s life.  Explain what and how things changed because of this person’s existence. 

 

 

-        Length: Approx. 5 pages (4 ½ to 5 ½ pages – no more, no less (yes, I will measure))

o      NOT including bibliography and end notes

o      Font: 12 New Times Roman

o      Margins: Top=1”, Bottom = .5”, Left and right = 1”

o      NO blank lines between paragraphs or sections!

o      No section titles

 

-        Outside sources: At least two

o      Web resources may be used but do NOT use Wikipedia

o      The textbook may used as a source, but may NOT be quoted or referenced in the paper

o      You must have a bibliography and footnotes/endnotes.

 

-        Due: March 17, 2009 – at the beginning of 2nd Block

o      Late papers: Minus one letter grade (10%) for each day late