Compare and contrast (similarities and differences with regard to perspective and content) one to three films to articles. Make sure you name both the documentaries and articles you are using for comparison. Then, respond to the question: How does your analysis speak to “Historians’ Fallacies,” “Modern Researcher: Handling Ideas,” and “History Inside Out”? Lastly, address the question: What can we learn from this material today?

History 3C: World History

Final Essay

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Dr. White

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Please eliminate any highlighted area or I will take away 200 points!

Final Essay:  essay must be typed, double-spaced, with a font size of 12, and one-inch margins all-around. Must use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style of citation.  The final essay must be between seven and eight pages or between 1700 to 2000 words.  No more than 7 to 9 quotes for the 7 to 8-page essay.  However, if you write more, feel free to add one quote per additional page.  Make sure the additional pages reflect your best work though.

The final essay  is: 

Compare and contrast (similarities and differences with regard to perspective and content) one to three films to articles.  Make sure you name both the documentaries and articles you are using for comparison.  Then, respond to the question:  How does your analysis speak to “Historians’ Fallacies,” “Modern Researcher: Handling Ideas,” and “History Inside Out”?  Lastly, address the question:  What can we learn from this material today?

Works Cited and Bibliography Page:

A useful resource is the Modern Language Association (MLA) website.  However, if you are a History Major, you should use the Chicago-Style of citation.  Please erase the prior line.  Minus 50 points for every line not erased. 

General Helpful Information:

• Overall pointers:
  • Make sure you follow instructions
  • Comprehension is key
  • Clarity is key
  • Define key terms
  • Does your support actually address your claim or position?
  • Utilization of resources: the texts, lectures, films, primary and secondary resources and research (An “A” paper should include at least 5 of the above)
  • No sweeping generalizations or absolutes—allow for complexity, unless certain it applies to everyone or in all situations
  • Pay attention to details—details matter
  • Be specific
  • Spelling and Grammar count—I read the first 2 pages and if there are more than 7 spelling or grammatical errors, I stop reading and your essay will receive half points or less. More than seven spelling or grammatical errors in the first two pages is not college level work.
  • Edit your paper
  • Have someone else read your paper
  • Have Fun Thinking, Writing, Editing, and Re-writing!
  • Please erase all of the highlighted area before submitting your essay—thank you! Minus 200 points if this section remains.

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