RESEARCH NOTES 4 @ 5 pts = 20%
There will be four of these exercises for 5 points each. Choose 4 topics from the list below. Find 2 sources on each topic. One can be from the ones I provide, then one you research another on your own. Where relevant, find opposing viewpoints. Using MLA format, cite the source at the top in proper bibliographic or works cited format. Go to the LIBRARY link at lamission.edu for guides on how to cite your sources. Write down notes taken from these sources as if you were doing a paper on them. Put direct quotes in quotation marks or italics, and cite the appropriate source, who said it, when and where. Include page numbers where appropriate. At least one paragraph of notes per source.
RESEARCH NOTES TOPICS: Choose 4 from the list (do ones that you did not do for the first Research Notes Assignment)
The Bourbon Reforms
Mexican Independence
The Spanish Borderlands
Liberals and Conservatives in 19th century Mexico
The Texas Revolt
The US War against Mexico
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Filibusters (19th century- NOT what happens in the US Congress)
Chicano “Social Bandits”
For each assignment, you will select the items from the list to do your research on. TRY TO MAKE THEM RELEVANT
AND USEFUL FOR YOUR FINAL RESEARCH PAPER. You may use these sources for your
final research paper and bibliography.
USE CREDIBLE SOURCES. If you are unsure, verify the information through at least one other (separate) source. There is plenty of information on each of these on the internet.
I have provided at least one link to information on each topic under MODULES. You must find at least two (2) sources. Look for additional resources available through our library, i.e. EBSCOHost, CQ Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints, National Newspapers, etc.
EXAMPLE: see examples under MODULES
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RESEARCH NOTES ASSIGNMENT GRADING RUBRIC:
No Credit: Assignment missing or fails to adequately fulfill the requirements of the assignment
Full Credit: Assignment fulfills all of the requirements of the assignment.
Research Notes Assignment Outcomes: Students will be able to 1) identify and critically analyze links between contemporary domestic issues and international ones, in the context of International Law and the US Constitution and 2) properly identify, read, analyze and cite and take notes of credible primary and secondary sources.
