Perspectives Fall 2006

September 19-21	(19) "Getting Prepared: How to Write a Research Paper"-- begin reading Benjamin, A Student's Guide to History, Chs. 1-3 (21) Oral History
September 26-28	(26) Library Sessions – I Read Digital History, 4-6 Proposal due on October 5 (28) Library Session II--using the Internet Continue reading Benjamin, 4-6 & complete Digital History Your research paper assignment for the course

October 3-5	(3) History on the Web: Thoughts and Considerations See: The Chicago Fire and Martha Ballard's Diary Online Web evaluations due in class (5) American Popular Song Proposal Due Prepare bibliography (see assignment) for submission on October 12. Follow the assignment carefully or you will be asked to rewrite your work.
October 10-12	(10) Films (12) No class...work on bibliography
October 17-19	(17) Bibliography Due (19) "Organizing the Paper"
October 24-26	(24) TEST I (in-class today, and take-home question on Inventing the Century passed out for delivery on the 26th) (26) Take Home portion due

October 31-Nov 1	(31) Student Appointments (1) Student Appointments
Nov 7-9	(7) Student Appointments (9) "Preparing the Draft"
Nov 14-16	(14) Planning for the rest of the semester Outlines due: Please email or hand-in (16) Student Appointments If you would like me to evaluate a first draft of your work, hand it in on the morning of the 21st. I will provide general suggestions which you can incorporate in your final version due on December How to format your paper Chicago Style?
November 21	(21) Individual Appointments with students (23) Thanksgiving
December 5-7	(5-7) Work on Your Papers & Individual Appointments with students
December 12	(12) Papers due in class at 8:00 am. Penalties will be given for late papers [see below]

GRADES

1. One test: October 24-26 -- 200 points

2. Web Evaluation (October 3)--100 points

3. Class Participation (Quality) 100 Points

4. Final Paper (December 12) 200 Points

Includes in total:

a. Proposal (October 5) (25 points on acceptance)

b. Bibliography (October 12) (25 points)

c. Outline (November 14) (25 points)

d. Footnote Format on Final Paper (25 points)

Each item (a-d) must be successfully completed to receive a grade on the paper (and, consequently, a grade in the course). If an item is not completed successfully, a 'R' grade (rewrite) will be given until the task is completed.

5. Attendance and Preparation* 100 Points

* For every three absences   -10
* For every three late arrivals   - 5
* Lack of preparation for class discussion - 5
* Work handed in late    -10   (for each 24 hours)

PERSPECTIVES ON HISTORY
THE WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY

A working bibliography is due in class on October 12. This is designed to allow me to make suggestions on the progress of your work.

The working bibliography should be divided into five parts:

I. Books that explore the context of the issue you are discussing. These books should have been published after 1990 and have been written by professional historians (at least 10)

II. Journal articles that consider the topic you are discussing. (10)

III. Primary sources you will consult in the researching of your paper (10)

IV. Articles from the New York Times related to your subject from the period you are considering (10)

V. Other relevant Web sites--excluding The Library of Congress and the Rutgers Edison site (5)

Do not panic because of the numbers above! This exercise is designed to help you begin your research. You may not necessarily read --or even use--all the works cited. Yet, consulting them will help you begin your research process.

For information on proper bibliographic form, consult Benjamin, A Student's Guide to History

You may also consult the following excellent website:

http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite7.html

guidance on Chicago footnote style, or:

http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/history/bibliography.html#21

This pages provides guidance for both footnote and bibliography syle. Make sure you are using the correct one. See Directory to /Chicago/ notes and bibliography entries (pick one to see its explanation). Click on the drop down box, and it will find the appropriate format.