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History 111 - Women in American History - Kronbeck

Research Bones Paper

 

Throughout this semester we have analyzed readings and learned how women in the United States have had to navigate aspects of culture. We have also covered themes such as politics, religion, family, work, education, etc. For this research paper, please find more information on the area of interest associated with a topic that has intrigued you the most. For example, if you are interested in the issues of the role that religion plays in women’s lives, you will do research on one specific aspect of this topic. Make sure that it is narrow in scope.

For example, your research bones paper will explore something specific in your topic choice. You don't want to investigate the entirety of your subject area, you want to focus on one or two areas only. For example, if writing on religion, you may choose to focus on:

  • How did the Puritan religion frame the role for women in America?
  • How did the Great Awakening specifically give space for women to expand their role in the family and or community?
  • How did the religion (pick one of your own), either inhibit or expand women’s role in society?

 

What will go in your research bones paper:

  • Topic/Question - You will pick a topic and craft a "question" that you will look into on your topic, see above. (Pass/No Pass)
  • Journal Articles (3) - Using this Guide, you will locate three Journal Articles and explain how those articles help you answer your question -or- 2 Journal Articles and one Secondary Source (15 points)
  • Primary Source (1) - You will locate a primary source that will help you answer your question (5 Points)
  • Thesis - Once your sources are located, you will write a thesis - an ANSWER to your question (5 Points)

Important!!! You are NOT WRITING a full research paper. But you will submit a paper that follows this format:

Topic/Question:

Secondary Source 1: Chicago Citation PLUS a full paragraph explanation for how the source helps you answer your question

Secondary Source 2: Chicago Citation PLUS a full paragraph explanation for how the source helps you answer your question

Secondary Source 3: Chicago Citation PLUS a full paragraph explanation for how the source helps you answer your question

Primary Source 4: Chicago Citation PLUS a full paragraph explanation for how the source helps you answer your question

Thesis: This is the ANSWER to your question. This should include some aspect of what you learned from your four sources.

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