Category: Writing

HIST 1301 Research Project Instructions The purpose of this research project is to enhance your abilities as a researcher, writer, editor, student and future professional. You will be required to choose a historical topic and demonstrate what you have learned in your tenure as a student. • Learning Objectives 1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. 2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. 3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history. Tasks This research project divided into a series of tasks, each with its own set of instructions. 1. Select your Topic 2. Compile a Research Journal 3. Outline your Ideas 4. Write your Research Paper 5. Make Corrections Minimum Requirements for the Paper Your paper must meet or exceed the minimum requirements listed below: 1. Minimum of approximately 1,500 words. (I will be checking.) You will lose ten points for every 100 words below the minimum limit. 2. Your work needs to be cited in Chicago format with footnotes. There will be no excuse for not having proper citations. There are plenty of materials on my website and the internet on how to do this. No Citations = No Grade 3. Your paper must contain at least three primary and four secondary sources. The secondary sources must come from academic journals. 4. Using Direct Quotes – You are limited to two direct quotes. Five points will be deducted for each direct quote in excess of two. 5. The paper needs to be submitted in Adobe (.pdf) or MSWORD. Below you will find a step-by-step guide to assist you in developing your research project.
Attachments:
5380310_1_instr.docx

You will write a short essay in which you examine why cultural safety is important for Indigenous children and their families in an early childhood setting. Be sure to use resources and learning activities from learning modules 1 and 2, including the prescribed text and references from your own research. Use the following points to guide you through the process: • Define your understanding of cultural safety in your own words (using supportive references). • Explain and examine how cultural safety benefits Indigenous students and their families in an early childhood setting. Use examples with references to support your argument. • Explain and analyse the interconnections between cultural safety and community involvement in an early childhood setting and how this influences knowledge and practice. Use examples with references to support your argument. PART B: Diagram and Explanation (950 words) You will design a diagram, which would be on display in an early childhood centre to parents and community members. Your diagram will illustrate multiple ways the centre supports cultural safety for Indigenous children and their families.
Attachments:
5380064_1_indigenouseducation.zip

Research Essay | Description
Your brief research essay, in which you will systematically investigate a topic or issue, is a
1500 +
word essay which will require research consisting of a well-defined research question, as well as the used of MLA documentation, including parenthetical citations and a works cited page.
Your Specific Research Essay Requirements
You are tasked with writing an Argumentative Research Essay related to your chosen course sub-topic of Food, Water, or Medicine. Since you are not completing this research essay using the Respondus Software, you
MUST
build on ideas that you’ve created in your previous assignments. Do not deviate from the topic you initially chose. For this research essay, choose a different aspect of your chosen topic to explore. Recall the following possible topics under each category:
Food
· Possible Food Sustainability Topics
o Genetically modified food
o Food addictions (sugar, fat, etc.)
o Fast food
o Organic food
o Health food industry
o The Food and Drug Administration
o Vegan and Vegetarian diets versus meat consumption
o Raw vegan diet
o Food as a cure for illnesses
o Food and nutrition education
o Sustainable farming
o Organic farming
o Organic gardening
o Superfoods
Prewriting Process
Do this by beginning with a research question. That research question will then become your thesis statement for this essay. After creating your research question, look for sources in the
HCC Library Database system.
In your body paragraphs, you will inform you readers by answering the research question and supporting your points with sources from the
HCC Library Database system
.
Ex. Research Question:
· What are the ways that genetically modified crops negatively impact ecology?
Ex. Thesis Statement:
· Genetically modified crops have a negative impact on ecology because they threaten the genetic diversity of our food supply.
In the research essay, the writer would go on to argue the different ways that genetically modified crops threaten the food supply.
Additional Research Paper Requirements
· An Outline is required. See “Course Resources” for examples.
· Use MLA documentation style. Again, see “Course Resources” for examples.
o
Pay close attention to the Research Essay example and follow that example.
· Use MLA citations in your essay.
· Submit an Annotated Bibliography.
· Make certain to include the proper in-text citations that are keyed to your Works Cited page.
· Compile your Works Cited list and create your Works Cited page.
· You must use a
minimum of 5
and a
maximum of 7
sources.
· At least
one source
must be a
scholarly, refereed, peer-reviewed
or
academic journal
(they all mean the same thing) found in the HCC Library Database system.
Possible Organizational Patterns | Outline Formats
Suggested Organizational Pattern 1
I. Introduction
A. Capture your audience’s attention with a “hook”/attention getting device.
B. Provide background information by orienting your reader to the issue.
1. What does the reader need to know about this issue?
2. Define any ambiguous terms related to the issue.
C. Create a thesis statement or assertion that will guide your reader.
II. The Body Paragraphs
· Provide a clear topic sentence for each body paragraph
· Use statement, evidence, and explanation following each topic sentence
· Use a variety of rhetorical appeals (logos, ethos, pathos)
· Demonstrate logic and reasoning
· Address the opposition.
A. Summary of opposing positions, including strengths
B. Concede points which cannot be refuted with phrases like
Admittedly
,
While it is true that
,
Although that may be so
,etc.
C. Offer refutation for claims that can be countered with signal phrases like
It has been argued
,
However
,
In contrast
, etc.
D. Limitations of opposing viewpoints
E. Your understanding of the issue, describing strengths and limitations of your position
F. Reasons your understanding is better than the opposing views’ understanding
III. Conclusion
A. Restate your main points
B. Briefly summarize your argument
C. Demonstrate how your audience will benefit from following your assertion
D. Discuss what might happen if your idea is not considered or ignored
E. Request a call to action
Suggested Organizational Pattern 2
I. Introduction
A. Capture your audience’s attention with a “hook”/attention getting device.
B. Provide background information by orienting your reader to the issue.
1. What does the reader need to know about this issue?
2. Define any ambiguous terms related to the issue.
C. Create a thesis statement or assertion that will guide your reader.
II. The Body Paragraphs
· Provide a clear topic sentence for each body paragraph
· Use statement, evidence, and explanation following each topic sentence
· Use a variety of rhetorical appeals (logos, ethos, pathos)
· Demonstrate logic and reasoning
· Address the opposition
A. Major point of difference, opposing positions, your position
B. Major point of difference, opposing positions, your position
C. Major point of difference, opposing positions, your position
D. Reasons your understanding is better than the opposing views’ understanding
III. Conclusion
A. Restate your main points
B. Briefly summarize your argument
C. Demonstrate how your audience will benefit from following your assertion
D. Discuss what might happen if your idea is not considered or ignored
E. Request a call to action