• Final Project: Most Significant Events

• Resources: Appendix A
• Write a 1,750- to 2,050-word essay in which you:

1. Choose one social, economic, or political topic/issue/theme that you think had the most powerful effect on the development of the United States and/or the American people from the end of World War II to the present. Review the Electronic Reserve Reading for this week, located on your student Web site, to get an idea of how you might present your hypothesis. Notice how you may trace the thread of a topic through the last six decades as you lead up to your prediction.

2. Organize the essay using a clear, unified (carried throughout the essay) thesis, with subtitles for each section.

3. Organize the body of the essay into sections, with one section for each of the six decades following World War II—1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

4. Conclude the paper by hypothesizing changes you anticipate to happen in the U.S. social, economic, or political climate of the next ten years. Explain the reasons for your hypothesis.

5. Include at least two references in addition to assigned readings in each decade’s section of your paper. Be sure to correctly cite and reference sources used for direct quotes, paraphrases, and all factual information.

6. Refer to Appendix C to verify that you have written a collegiate paper.

7. Format your paper according to APA standards.

8. Post your paper via the Assignment Tab.

Please understand that no one here will do your work for you. However, we will be happy to read over whatever you come up with and make suggestions and/or corrections.

Please post what you think.

PS - APA guidelines: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ Use the list at the left as the table of contents.

To write your essay on the most significant events in the United States since the end of World War II, follow these steps:

1. Choose a social, economic, or political topic/issue/theme that you believe had the most powerful effect on the development of the United States and/or the American people from the end of World War II to the present. You can review the Electronic Reserve Reading for this week to get an idea of how to present your hypothesis. Look for the thread of your chosen topic throughout the six decades to make your prediction.

2. Organize your essay using a clear, unified thesis that is carried throughout the entire essay. Consider using subtitles to separate each section.

3. Organize the body of your essay into sections for each decade following World War II: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. In each section, discuss the significant events, developments, or changes related to your chosen topic. Provide examples and analyze the impact of these events on the United States or American society.

4. Conclude your paper by hypothesizing the changes you anticipate in the U.S. social, economic, or political climate over the next ten years. Explain the reasons behind your hypothesis, considering the trends and patterns identified in the previous decades.

5. Include at least two references in addition to the assigned readings for each decade section of your paper. Ensure that you correctly cite and reference any sources used for direct quotes, paraphrases, and factual information. Use APA style for your citations and references.

6. Refer to Appendix C to verify that your paper meets the criteria of a collegiate paper. Ensure that you have followed the appropriate structure, formatting, and academic writing standards.

7. Format your paper according to APA standards, including the title page, headers, page numbering, font size, and margins.

8. Finally, submit your completed essay via the Assignment Tab.

Remember to thoroughly research your chosen topic, critically analyze the events, and provide evidence to support your arguments. Good luck with your final project!