1. Citations

2. All specific, non- common knowledge must be cited: –Don’t cite: Henry VIII had six wives –CITE: Henry’s wife Anne Boleyn was critical in the emerging English Reformation –Don’t cite: Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector after the Civil War –CITE: Oliver Cromwell was a MP for Huntington in 1628

3. What must be cited: 1. Direct quotes –Put note at the end of the sentence, not the quote 2. Paraphrases 3. Specific examples, information If you didn’t know it before, CITE.

4. Proper citation Basic citation: Author. Title (Place of Publication: Publisher, date) p. X. p. = 1 page (e.g., p. 3) pp. = >1 page (e.g., pp. 3-5)

5. For a translated work: Original Author. Title, ed. and trans. by Translator (Place of Publication: Publisher, date) p. X. For an anonymous work: Title, ed. and trans. by Translator (Place of Publication: Publisher, date) p. X.

6. Subsequent citations: Author’s Last Name, Shortened Title, p. X. For edited / translated works: Author’s Last Name, Shortened Title, p. X. For anonymous edited / translated works: Shortened Title, p. X.

7. Other info… There should be at least one citation per paragraph (excluding intro, conclusion) 4+ footnotes per page is not excessive If there are no citations, I will not accept the paper. If citations do not follow proper Chicago style, then there will be a 10 point penalty.

8. Quotations Use a direct quote only when: –The quote is significant –The quote is eloquent ALWYAS analyze / explain the quote. The quote must be grammatically correct and have a lead in – never a stand-alone sentence Don’t end paragraphs with a quote.