Instruction
MARTIN LUTHER (religious figure)
For your Biographical Research Paper, you will select one individual and, using at least three (3) primary sources and three (3) secondary sources, describe the individual, the context, and the reasons this person should be considered noteworthy.
This assignment presents an opportunity to take an in-depth look at a particular individual and develop your research and writing skills.
Your 12 14 page paper should include the following:
A well-constructed thesis statement.
A critical investigation of primary sources.
A discerning use of secondary sources.
Well-constructed paragraphs.
Proper use of language, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Double spaced, 12-point font, with one inch margins.
An introduction, body, and conclusion.
Use of the Chicago Manual of Style for documentation.
Both a Title Page and a Bibliography page listing primary and secondary sources.
Please be vigilant in using internet sources. Many internet sources are not reputable sources. Many historical journals are now online.