Paper
A paper is the traditional form of presenting historical research. Various types of creative writing are permitted, but must conform to all general and category rules. Your paper should be grammatically correct and well written.
Rule 1: Length Requirements
The text of historical papers must be no less than 1,500 and no more than 2,500 words in length. Each word or number in the text of the paper counts as one word. The 2,500 word limit does not apply to: notes, annotated bibliography, illustration captions, and supplemental/appendix material.Rule 2: Citations
Citations—footnotes, endnotes or internal documentation—are required. Citations are used to credit the sources of specific ideas as well as direct quotations.
Rule 3: Preparation Requirements
Papers must be typed, computer printed, or legibly handwritten in ink on plain, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins on all sides. Pages must be numbered consecutively and double-spaced with writing on one side and with no more than 12 characters per inch or no less than 10-point type. Papers must be stapled in the top left corner and should not be enclosed in any cover or binder. The title page should have no illustrations.
Rule 4: Number of Copies
Three copies of the paper must be submitted.
Paper Rubric
