Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ403146
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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A Term Paper Project in Large Survey Courses.
Donnelly, John Patrick
History Teacher, v22 n2 p117-24 Feb 1989
Probes the logistical problems of assigning a term paper to large history classes. Proposes a solution that asks students to write a biographical sketch of a notable individual in western civilization. Describes paper requirements and student responses to the assignment. Stresses the importance of developing writing skills in the liberal arts. (RW)
Descriptors: Biographical Inventories, Biographies, Higher Education, History, History Instruction, Instructional Materials, Introductory Courses, Learning Strategies, Research Papers (Students), Teaching Methods, Western Civilization, Writing Evaluation, Writing Exercises, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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