Topic: The Chicago Great Fire Outbreak and its Impacts
Research Questions:
When did the fire start, and what caused it?
To what extent did the fire spread, and what was the damage incurred?
What lessons were learned from the Chicago fire outbreak?
Description
Instructions from Professor:
The topic must be the the same topic as the attached proposal document (Hist101 W3 The Great Chicago Fire Proposal). Also for detailed instructions.
This short paper needs to be at least three (3) double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of three academically credible sources. Your bibliography and citations to be in APA 6th edition format.
If you use any of the information from your sources word-for-word, you must cite the source by using end notes, footnotes, or parenthetical citations. If you read the information and write it in your own words and it is not common knowledge, then you must cite the source because you are paraphrasing someone’s information.
Complete this paper in a Microsoft Word document.
The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date.
You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper.
While composing the paper, use proper English. To maximize grade, be sure to use the proper organization (intro, body, conclusion).
Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice, or first/second person (I, you, we, our, etc).
Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check.
This term paper must have a similarity index less than 15% because paper will automatically be submitted to Turnitin.
