Choose a general subject for an historical investigation on which you will write a 1,500-word research paper. Keep this length in mind as you go through the research paper process, as it will influence how much research you need, the notes you take, and the thesis you write. Limit the subject and write the limited subject below.
Find and read a general article on the subject. List the title and author of the article and the source from which it came (title of book, magazine, journal; include the date of publication and name of publisher).
Write a brief summary of the information you have discovered.