CA408 week 7and 8

 CA408 W7External and Internal Evidence

When interpreting historical data, why is it important to look at both external and internal evidence? Cite a case of a historical event that has been interpreted differently either by two sources at the time of the event or by common opinion in different eras.

Discuss how external and internal evidence influenced these interpretations.

 CA 408 W7Beginning a Historical Research Paper

As you read in chapter seven, the approach for writing a historical research paper differs from a traditional research paper, especially when it comes to the introduction.

Using a historical topic of your choosing, write an appropriate 200-word introduction, using background information supported by scholarly sources, for a historical research paper. Your essay should strictly follow APA formatting, citation, and style guidelines.

CA 408 W8Design Applications

In your textbook, you have read about five general categories of experimental, quasi-experimental, and ex-post facto designs. Pick two of those designs and discuss the practical research applications for those two categories.

Which ones would be best, in your opinion, for establishing cause-and-effect relationships?

 CA 408 W8Comparing and Contrasting Research Designs

Pick from at least two of the 16 research designs described in chapter nine of our textbook. In a 500-750 word essay, compare and contrast the outcomes that would be derived from each design. Your essay should strictly follow APA formatting, citation, and style guidelines. Include a treatment of at least one scholarly article per design you choose that employs the particular design.

For example, if you choose to compare and contrast ethnographic research to case study research, you should include a treatment of at least one ethnographic study and at least one case study. These articles should not be about the design itself, but rather demonstrate the design as it is applied.

Use the following questions to help guide your essay:

• Which design would be practical for a large study?
• Which one would be practical for a small study?