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Historical Research Paper InstructionsOverviewA historical research paper seeks to answer a historical problem. It requires a thesis that can be proven. Think of it more like a persuasive piece than a summary. This means that you need a thesis statement (think of it like a hypothesis) that you will beproving. Refer to the PowerPointfor a thorough explanation of how to devise a thesisand write a historical research paper.Historical Research Paper Requirements-The topic must be pertinent to the time period and geographic area/areas being studiedoWestern Civilization up to1689-The topic must answer a historical question; it is not a summary.-Paper must be at minimum 4full pages and at maximum 6 full pages.-A Works Cited with a minimum of 5 sources must be included and is not counted towards final page count-The paper may not use more than three long quotations.A long quotation is a quotation that extends 4 or more lines.-Use MLA Style when formatting your paper-You must use internal citations to document all your sources throughout the paper.