write a 1-paragraph statement of the research topic and explain the key historical questions to be answered or resolved.
C. Bibliography: The student will form a basic list of the key documents, historical objects, works
of art, books, and articles related to the research topic. The sources will be divided into primary and secondary sources. At least 20 entries, divided between primary and secondary sources, must be annotated. The student must use proper Turabian formatting for the bibliography. Of the 20 entries: (a) 3 must be primary sources,
(b) 3 must be books, (c) 3 must be articles, and (d) 1 must be an archived, primary source.
D. Book Review: The student must choose a leading book related to his or her research topic,
review the book in no more than 500 words, and consult no fewer than 3 other scholarly reviews of the same book. In addition to proper Turabian citation of the book reviewed, the student will attach a bibliography of the 3 or more additional
scholarly reviews consulted.
E. Historiographical Essay: The student will locate and summarize a historiographical essay pertaining to their chosen research topic. The submitted assignment should be 500-750 words,
use proper Turabian citation, and focus on why and how historians change their interpretations about the specific topic over time. Historiographical essays are available in scholarly journals and even on scholarly websites and discussion boards.