Select a historical figure or event from the span of time we will cover in class (i.e. American History from the beginning of time to 1865). With this
individual/event/invention you will analyze and explain why they are influential in history in a research paper consisting of the following: Martin Luther King
Jr.
- At least 4 sources are to be used. These sources can include:
a. Primary sources At least 1 is required
b. Secondary sources (outside of the textbook; the textbook will not count as a source)
c. Periodicals, to include historical journals, magazines, etc.
d. Scholarly websites (typically ending in .gov, .edu, .org) If you have questions on what is scholarly, please ask your instructor. **See note below about
scholarly sources.
e. Sometimes it helps to look at a discipline other than History such as Psychology, Sociology, Humanities, Religion, Art, or Music. If you are struggling with
finding a 4th source, try searching resources from these disciplines.