Question

Make sure your writing is accurate, in your words, and based on evidence
from your scholarly sources. You may move to Part 2: NHD Research Paper on
Canvas.

Answer 1

Got it — here’s a short, practical checklist and next steps to help you move to Part 2 (NHD Research Paper) on Canvas while keeping your writing accurate, original, and evidence‑based.

Before you start writing
- Confirm the assignment requirements: length/word count, citation style (MLA/Chicago/Turabian), due date, and rubric on Canvas.
- Gather 3–5 strong scholarly sources (peer‑reviewed articles, academic books, reputable archives/university presses, primary sources). Avoid using only websites like Wikipedia.

Writing your paper (in your own words)
- Draft a clear thesis statement that answers your research question and guides the paper.
- Organize with an introduction, body paragraphs (each with a topic sentence), and a conclusion.
- Use evidence to support claims: summarize and paraphrase most of the time; use short quotations sparingly.
- After presenting evidence, always analyze it — explain how it supports your thesis (don’t assume the connection is obvious).
- Attribute all ideas, paraphrases, and quotes to their sources with in‑text citations and a full bibliography.

Accuracy and scholarly grounding
- Prefer primary sources for direct evidence and secondary scholarly sources for interpretation and context.
- Cross‑check facts across multiple reputable sources when possible.
- If a source uses contested interpretations, acknowledge the debate and justify the interpretation you adopt.

Avoiding plagiarism
- Write evidence in your own words — don’t copy sentence structure or phrasing from sources.
- Use quotation marks for any direct quote and cite it.
- Keep careful notes that link every fact/idea to its source so you can cite properly.

Before submitting to Canvas
- Use the rubric to make sure you meet criteria for argument, evidence, analysis, and citation.
- Proofread for clarity, grammar, and coherence; consider having someone else read it.
- Check formatting (title page if required, margins, font, page numbers) and include your bibliography.
- Run any required originality check (Turnitin) if your class uses one.

If you want, I can:
- Help craft or refine your thesis statement.
- Create an outline from your research.
- Paraphrase and integrate sources into your draft while keeping ideas in your own words.
- Check citations and format the bibliography in MLA/Chicago/Turabian.
- Review a draft and give revision suggestions.

Tell me what stage you’re at and which of the above you want help with.