The paper must meet the following criteria:

• show connections for at least two continents
• include some aspect of slavery or the slave trade
• address the theme of revolution
• be 8-10 doubled-spaced pages in length
• use at least eight sources, two of which must be primary sources

Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper:

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
• Must include a cover page that includes:

  – Title of paper

  – Student’s name

  – Course name and number

  – Instructor’s name

  – Date submitted

• Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
• Must use at least eight sources, two of which must be primary sources.
• Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
• Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.