1. Background Information
Research Paper

2. What is the Background?
The History required to understand your arguments
You are not defending your thesis in the Background, but you are providing us the history to understand your thesis
You must have evidence and citations in your background

3. To think about……
Make sure you are writing as if the readers have NO IDEA about your topic
Do not assume we all know the history
Audience (Barclay, Hou, 3 Panel Members)

4. Requirements Regular Paper – Cannot go past the 2nd page (1.5 pages)
Honors Paper – Cannot go past the 3rd page (2 – 2.5 pages)
Due Monday/Tuesday by 8:59 AM – Barclay’s Turnitin