They are a way for you to take the course in a direction you want to go in. Then you can do a report on it. If you are using a book or books from the brief list I have provided or from the bibliography of one of our texts, you do not need to get it approved first. These papers are due on May 14th, at the same time as the final exam. It is always a good idea to retain a back-up copy of anything you submit in case of loss.
Links There are many websites which can lead to useful history addresses.
The Department of History has one that can be found on the University at Albany homepage. If in a formal paper a student quotes someone, that student must use quotation marks and give a citation. Paraphrased or borrowed ideas are to be identified by proper citations. Plagiarism will result, at a minimum, in a failing grade for the assignment.