Proper Citation of Sources.
When writing papers which use information from researched sources, it is necessary to provide complete and correct documentation to show the source of all words and ideas which are not those of the student. Failure to cite a source implies that the information used is the original work of the paper writer – a form of stealing known as “plagiarism.” In the college class, plagiarism is grounds for failure, no matter how well written the rest of the paper may be.
Do not use first person or contractions when writing. Also, remember that a successful term paper is not one that is written at the last moment, rather it is one that has been thought out, written, edited, and edited some more (you may consider turning in a rough draft or talking with me prior to the due date if you are unsure about how to approach writing the paper). Make sure you proofread! Nothing detracts from a paper (or grade) worse than a poorly written, mistake-filled paper and include a comprehensive introduction with clear thesis statement.
When writing this research paper, you should attempt to address the following questions in the last page. :
Why is this person or event important in World Civilization I?
Does this individual or event represent an aspect that helped shape World Civilization I?
Would World Civilization I be different if not for the actions of this person or the occurrence of the events?
