HISTORICAL REVIEW PROJECT: OUTLINE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Purpose: The purpose of the Historical Review Project for the candidate is threefold: 1) to produce an accurate historical review of an American college, 2) to demonstrate knowledge and application of the current APA formatting and writing style, and 3) to be able to articulate a biblical worldview perspective concerning the historical issue the candidate has chosen.
Choose one of the early American colleges still in existence today (a list can be found by conducting a Google search). Develop a research question, narrowed to investigate a particular theme, era, person, or organizational unit pertaining to college’s history. Submit your research question/topic and a detailed outline.
Research question details: In developing a research question, be sure to do a thorough review of the chosen college’s website. Pay particular attention to the historical content of the website. As you review the website, what questions come to mind? Questions such as why, what, when, and how are good starting places. Develop a research question/topic that can be answered from the college’s website as that website will be your primary resource.
Outline details: Once the research question has been developed, discuss the perceived answer to your question/topic by addressing the following questions (the use of headers are encouraged in your final paper):
1. Discuss what interested you most about the topic (known as the introduction).
2. Discuss why this topic is important to study.
3. What significant impact did this topic have on the development of the college?
4. What impact did this topic have on the current standing of the college?
5. How should a person with a biblical worldview react to this topic?
6. What effect could a biblical worldview perspective have on the college both historically and presently?
7. Provide a conclusion.
Submit your research question/topic/outline in a current APA-formatted Word document. Include a title page and reference page. Your outline must contain at least 6 main points (i.e., I, II, III) with references and at least 3 subpoints (i.e., A, B, C) under each main point. You are also expected to include at least 1 secondary source in your analysis. Use the Historical Review Project: Research Paper Instructions and Grading Rubric as your guide.
