Length: 4 to 8 pages, double-spaced in a plain 12 point font
Due: Tuesday, May 6, 10:45 am (See me if you need an extension.)
Topic: Describe in chronological order the five most important trends in world history since 1500. Where appropriate you should include specific details, explain your reasons for including individual trends, and point out connections between trends. Draw your evidence from class readings, lectures and discussions.
Policy on Plagiarism: Quotations or ideas that you take from your sources should be acknowledged with properly formatted footnotes or in-text citations (those who do the latter must also provide a bibliography). Failure to acknowledge the source of a quote or an idea is plagiarism. Flagrant cases of plagiarism may result in a grade of "F" for the class.
Links to web sites with information on citation formats, plagiarism, and advice on paper writing are available on my home page under the "Study Aids" heading.
Grading: Your grade will be determined by how well you present and defend your ideas (80%), and the quality of your writing mechanics (20%). Your grade will be reduced because of deficiencies in grammar, spelling, punctuation, organization, readability, and citations.