History of a Current Event Research Paper

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History of a Current EventResearch Paper(100 Points)This semester your job is to research the historical context of a controversial current event.

 

You will use primary and secondary sources to write a research paper that explains the deep history of your topic. For example, if you are researching the current conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians, your job is to find out when this conflict began, and how it evolved overtime. You should try to start your research at least 100 years ago, but all that matters is that youare discussing the history of your topicby focusingon the most important events/dates.If your topic doesn’t start until the 1930s or 1950s, then feelfree to start there.

 

For this essay,10 sources must come from the ProQuest Historical Newspaper database, so make sure you are familiar and comfortable using this resource. Requirements: •Length: 5 pages •Essay must include direct quotes from aminimum of 10 primary sourcesfrom ProQuest:-5 historical news articles from the Washington Post-5 historical news articles from the New York Times•Essay must include direct quotes from a minimumof 5 secondary sourcesof your choice(current newspaper articles, books, articles)•MLA formatinternal citations •MLA Works Cited page