American History to 1877

Research Paper-350  points total-Five page biography on significant individual living during the time frame of the course. Thesis is supported and based upon the following;  at least  four primary sources from Voices of Freedom (i.e., letters, diaries, publications) as well as two valid secondary sources (the text Give Me Liberty, Wikipedia, or any Wiki options are not valid choices for this assignment.) If you have a question about valid sources contact me.
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Is the information from primary and secondary sources sufficiently documented and properly formatted?  Was Chicago Manual of Style used consistently?  (Failure to provide documentation is deemed plagiarism)
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It considers the controversial issue announced by the instructor;  it avoids spelling errors, awkward language, improper grammar, flawed punctuation, and other compositional  mistakes.  The thesis is clearly presented and supported and the content flows clearly from the introduction through the body and includes a developed conclusion.
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It includes at least five pages of full-typed, properly formatted text circumscribed by one-inch margins, making each double-spaced page approximately 250 words and 25-27 lines using a Times New Roman 12-point font, including page numbers, title page and author’s name.
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It concludes a complete and properly formatted bibliography.
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