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A Short Paper Assignment allows you to demonstrate your research skills to your instructor and to receive feedback that will benefit you when you write research papers for future courses. With this assignment, you will learn how to do proper research and write a short paper.
You are allowed to choose your own topic, as long as it pertains to the subject of this course. If you have any questions on subject matter, please contact your instructor. This is your opportunity to look a little deeper at a subject that interests you.
This short paper is at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Your bibliography and citations may be in APA, MLA, or Chicago Style format. Students majoring in history must use Chicago Style format.
The short paper needs to be turned in through the assignment section for grading. If you use any of the information from your sources word-for-word, you must cite the source by using endnotes, footnotes, or parenthetical citations. If you read the information and write it in your own words and it is not common knowledge, then you must cite the source because you are paraphrasing someone's information.
The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor's name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper. Please label your paper as follows: lastnamefirstnameHIST101ShortPaper.
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Running head: THE CIVIL WAR
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The Civil War
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Institutional Affiliation
THE CIVIL WAR
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The Civil War
Introduction
The era of the civil war marked one of the most trying times that America had as a
country. It is during this time that some of the worst political misunderstandings between
members of the union took place. This could be as a result of the differences on what should be
the fate of the slaves, especially in the southern states. This paper shall be looking at the most
notable events that led to one of the greatest bloodsheds between Americans in postindependence. This is as the war still rings fresh in most of the Americans considering the level
of damage it left in the country.
Election of President Lincoln
Slavery was one of the most con...