Research Paper
Requirements:
#1: You are required to write one research paper using the primary and secondary resources given to you. In addition, you must conduct research and use at least one – two additional secondary scholarly resources and/or primary sources from MCC online library, MCC lib guide, MCC databases ONLY.
#2: The paper must be 10-15 pages in length (no this does not include the cover page or works cited).
#3: Include a cover page, page numbers, in-text citations, and works cited. You must use Word doc and use MLA format.
#4: Any papers handed in late will be a zero. You must submit the research paper in the proper module located within Canvas. Failure to upload your research paper in the Turnitin app will result in 0 points.
This is 20% of your grade. LATE RESEARCH PAPERS WILL BE A ZERO. NO EXCUSES/EXCEPTIONS. I encourage you to email me a rough draft and questions you have about resources/issues.
Topic: How was the 19th Amendment Won?
The fight for women’s right to vote began in 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention with Elizabeth C. Stanton, who is remembered by historians as the leader of the First Wave of the Feminist Movement. One of the main goals Stanton and many other feminists fought for was women’s right to vote. However, this was not achieved until the year August 26th, 1920 with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. So, why did it take 72 years to grant women the right to vote and how was it achieved?
1. “Hook”: The first sentence or quote of the introduction is meant to capture the reader’s attention to the topic. It must be focused. A very good way to begin is with a quote from any leader of NWP (ie Lucy Burns) or NAWSA (Carrie Chapman Catt).
2. Thesis: must pertain to this question – why did it take 72 years to grant women the right to vote and how was it achieved? And give an overview of what is to be analyzed in the paper.
3. Body Paragraphs: Will incorporate evidence and quotes from primary sources and secondary sources to incorporate the following:
* Explain how women won the right to vote in Western states by the 1890s. How were these “suffrage states” an important factor in gaining support for 19th amendment? In textbook: refer to pg 439 Map 8.1
*Who opposed women’s suffrage? This will be your chance to explain why it took so long to pass the 19th amendment. In your textbook see pg. 435 Why did it take so long to win votes for women? pg 450-452: topic Southern male Democrat senators.
*Despite facing discrimination, how did African American women and Native American women contribute to the suffrage movement? : Suggested sources: Source: 1: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/style/19th-amendment-native-womens-suffrage.html Source 2: https://www.nps.gov/articles/african-american-women-and-the-nineteenth-amendment.htm Source 3: in your textbook pg. 459 Nannie Burroughs Black Women and the Suffrage Source 4: Recasting the Vote. Cahill, Cathleen D. : Recasting the Vote
*Tell me about the NAWSA formed in 1890. Tell me about all of the strategies used by NAWSA around to win suffrage. Include leadership under Carrie Chapman Catt and how she was instrumental in winning support. Source – “Be Joyful Today, We’ve Won” Carrie C Catt’s Speech: https://middlesexcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=411286&p=5369552#s-lg-box-17121307
*Tell me about Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. Their roles in the NAWSA. Tell me about how their militant tactics/strategies led them to leave NAWSA and form NWP (1916). How did NWP aid in passage of 19th amendment. Source: https://www.loc.gov/collections/women-of-protest/articles-and-essays/historical-overview-of-the-national-womans-party/
* Source for the 19th Amendment : https://middlesexcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=411286&p=5369552#s-lg-box-17121307
Rubric for Paper
Below-10%
15%
20%
Content
Not Accurate
Hardly any evidence used from primary or secondary sources
Not specific
Does not really incorporate points of consideration suggested by professor thus undermining the thesis.
Somewhat Accurate
Could use more evidence from the primary and secondary sources provided to support thesis
Somewhat specific
Somewhat incorporates points of consideration suggested by professor thus supporting the thesis.
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Accuracy
Adequate use of evidence from the primary and secondary sources provided to support thesis
Specificity
Effectively incorporates all points of consideration thus supporting the thesis.
Organization
Many grammatical errors
Different font type and size, single spaced
Missing Works Cited/Citation
Missing Page #
No title page/no staple
No reliable resources
Missing one/more of the following: Introduction, Body paragraphs, Conclusion
Some grammatical errors
Different font type and size, double spaced
Works Cited/Citation not in the proper format
Missing Some Page #
Student did not include additional sources that he/she researched
Missing title page/no staple
Missing one of the following: Introduction, Body paragraphs, Conclusion
Perfect Grammar
Times new roman, 12 point font, double spaced, and stapled
Title page
Page Numbers
Proper Citation
Works Cited
At least 1-2 reliable resources student has researched (not including textbook/lecture notes/sources provided by professor)
Introduction, Body paragraphs, and Conclusion
Concerning Sources
What is a primary source?: A primary source was written in by a person in that time era. It could be a news article, letter, book, journal article, etc. Example: Declaration of Rights and Sentiments was written by Elizabeth C Stanton and signed by hundreds of men and women at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848.
What is a secondary source?: A modern source written by a scholar with experience and knowledge in the field of women’s history who is investigating a time era, feminist leader, and is giving their expert opinion. He/she may have written a book, website, journal article, or news article.
For this research paper, I require you to use the MCC online library and databases only. You must research and use 1-2 secondary and/or primary sources.
In this link, I show books you may use that counts towards the additional source: Secondary Online Books
In this link, you can find many other sources under “Gender and Women’s Studies” that I accept as an additional source: Gender and Women’s Studies – MCC Lib Guides
Click here for MCC Databases: https://middlesexcc.libguides.com/databases
College Level Writing
This is the standard I expect to see in your term papers for the course. These are also general guidelines for any college level paper.
Font and Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Black ink. No bold or italics. Only use Italics for citing the title of a book. Double spaced. Indent for new paragraphs. Do not use extra spaces. After you have finished the paragraph, Enter once and tab once to begin a new paragraph. Do not change the indentation.
Cover page: This is the very first page. Go to the center of the page. Write the title of the paper, your first and last name, the course title, course #, Professor’s first and last name, and the date. This can be bolded and a little bit of a bigger font. Like 14 or 16 pt. There is no page number on the cover page.
Page #s: Go to the bottom of the page in the footer. Write your last name, # of the page. Example: Little, 1. You do not repeat the information from the cover page in the header.
Structure: Introduction with thesis, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion (see page 7 for more information)
Grammar and Spelling: Double check your spelling and grammar. Go to the Learning Cetner and the Professor for help. Any rough drafts you want the Professor to look at must be submitted at least a week in advance. Anything later than this will not be reviewed.
If you are writing about the past, then your grammar should be in the past tense. I expect formal writing. In other words, please do not write as if you are writing a text message/IM/Twitter message to a friend.
Quotes: Only use quotes to support an argument or point you are trying to make. You should use quotes from primary and secondary sources.
MLA Citation: Use this as a source: Purdue.edu MLA Format
Format for Essay
I. Introduction
1. Opening Sentence or “hook”: Should catch the reader’s attention and of course pertain to the topic assigned to you. Use a quote, sentence, or question.
2. Thesis: is the sentence that sums up the main point of the paper.
3. Give a quick summary of your paper.
II – ?? Body of Paper
In the next paragraphs, however many you need, answer the sub-topic questions to prove your argument. Each paragraph should somehow pertain to your thesis. You must fully explain yourself and use evidence. Don’t forget to use in-text citations. If it is not common knowledge, you must cite.
III. Conclusion
Sum up your paper without being redundant to prove your thesis.
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