Unit 4: The Research Paper & Hall of Fame Advocacy
Duration of Days: 20
The mechanics of a long-form historical thesis.
Chicago Style citations (the gold standard for historians).
Persuasive rhetoric: how to use historical evidence to make a "case" for a person’s lasting significance.
Draft, peer-review, and polish a 8–12 page academic research paper.
Distill their paper into a high-impact, 3-minute "Endorsement Pitch."
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The Final Thesis Paper: A bound, professional-grade research paper.
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The Hall of Fame Symposium: A public presentation where they formally nominate their figure. Success is measured by a rubric that evaluates both historical accuracy and the strength of their civic argument.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Research Writing Lab | 5 |
| 2 | Peer Review & Revision | 5 |
| 3 | The Art of the Pitch | 5 |
| 4 | The Hall of Fame Symposium | 5 |