US History in The Progressive Era and The 1920 Paper Since history is, in essence, a story and not a series of random, disconnected facts, students should

US History in The Progressive Era and The 1920 Paper Since history is, in essence, a story and not a series of random, disconnected facts, students should be able to transform the information covered in this class into a narrative form that articulates something about our nation’s past. This paper will be a serious attempt (i.e. an essay) to deal with a historical problem chosen by each student and approved by the professor. The topic chosen must conform to the time period of the course. Students will submit a 7-10-page essay related to the material covered in the class. The essay will be comprehensive in nature, and students are expected to incorporate information gathered through a variety of different sources. (Books, Articles and Colleges, Universities or Library Databases) (This means that footnotes and a bibliography is required) No Wikipedia. The paper is to include a thesis statement (A thesis statement is usually a single sentence near the beginning of your paper (most often, at the end of the first paragraph) that presents your argument to the reader. The rest of the paper, the body of the essay, gathers and organizes evidence that will persuade the reader of the logic of your interpretation. The paper will count 100 points toward the final grade. The paper will be typed and double-spaced with a 12-point font and Times New Roman Script and in the proper MLA or APA format. The paper will include a works cited page with a minimum of five sources. Any paper turned in late will receive get a 10-point deduction. No paper will be accepted after a week.