Historically Important Pioneers Project

Description

Written Document – Structure & Format

Cover page with 3 names (instructor, student & course)
Cover page includes 2 dates (start & completion) and 2 numbers (student & course)
Title for your work
Student name appears in the document header
Microsoft Word® used to prepare & submit the document (no other formats permitted)
Font and font size in document is appropriate (no larger than size 12)
Document is properly formatted
2

Report Content – Minimum Requirements

Length of report (minimum of 1,000 words)
3

Sources

Includes two (3) separate sources of information (including textbook)
Includes “in-text” citation for the textbook in body of report as well as a citation for the textbook on a page of references
3

In-text Citations

Includes BOTH in-text citations and complete citations on a references page
Includes a citation for the source of content in the appendix
3

Written Document – Communication Skills

Written communications skills: grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation
Document has been proofread and spell-checked
Professional language usage is demonstrated throughout the document
-1

Manufacturer & Manufacturers

Use of manufacturer & manufacturers - loss of 1% for every use of “manufactures”
3

Content

Describes description of the historical context of the pioneer or entrepreneur
Describes specifically what the HIP contributed to the development of PEM
Describes the contemporary (modern) relevance of the HIP’s contribution
Document features use subheadings for items 18, 19 & 20
2

Appendices

Contains an appendix (or appendices) of related content (graphs, charts, diagrams, pictures, etc.)
2

Acknowledgments

Citations alphabetized
Citations are NOT sequentially numbered; no numbering or bullets used in references
Use of the Citation Machine (www.citationmachine.net) to prepare citations on references page
DOES NOT include any “citations” that begin with http: or www.
All citations begin with the name of an author or website
Website addresses found at the end of the citation, not the beginning

https://connecticuthistory.org/albert-augustus-pope-1843-1909/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Albert-Augustus-Pope

Sample Solution