Olin Library Research Guides: Education: RCC Reading Around the World

Assignment

Research Paper (175 points) Due: Friday, Dec. 6

Research a historical event, person, or place mentioned in an assigned novel, book, or course reading.
You are required to use at least five scholarly sources. All sources must be cited using APA format
Write a 5-7 page, double-spaced paper (12 point font and 1 inch margins) in APA style.
Upload your paper to Canvas prior to class and submit a hard copy at the start of class.

Due Dates:

Proposal paragraph (100 words / 1 paragraph) Wednesday, October 2

Preliminary draft (completed draft reviewed by writing tutor) Wednesday, November 6

Presentation (professional 5-minute presentation) Monday, November 25 & Monday, December 2

Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Ultimate offers an extensive collection of peer-reviewed journals, magazines, reports, books, and videos covering various subjects like astronomy, engineering, health, law, mathematics, and more. It's a comprehensive resource for scholars in many fields.
ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
Articles from scholarly journals, popular magazines and newspapers, in many different subject areas.
ERIC This link opens in a new window
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ERIC is an easy-to-use, searchable, Internet-based bibliographic and full-text database of education research and information. It is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences within the U.S. Department of Education.

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