There are many good online sources that show examples of well written formats in both MLA and APA styles. They are comparative and very good. You can find more information here: ccc.commnet.edu/apa.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.