In this assignment, you will be asked to analyze primary sources from your text book and relate them to a contemporary event (defined as something that has happened in the world in 2024). Please follow the parameters of the assignment below and do not hesitate to email me with any questions:
Select one primary source from your text (up through this week’s assigned readings). Analyze the primary source, considering the historical context in which this source was written or produced. Consider how the source aligns with or differs from a contemporary historical event/movement you have chosen from modern news sources. The event must come from this calendar year (2024).
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Write an essay that explores the connections between the primary sources from your text and the current-day event/movement. Analyze the similarities, differences, and potential influences between the two.
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Support your analysis with specific examples from the primary sources and the current-day event/movement. Reference historical facts, events from your text book or lecture to enhance your arguments. Make sure to cite all of your sources from your book, lecture, and any modern news cites you are referencing to discuss your contemporary event. Students are required to reference class readings and lecture and should not use general internet research for anything but information about the contemporary event.
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Your essay should be well-structured, proofread, and supported by evidence. Use proper citation methods (e.g., Chicago or MLA style) when referencing sources. Aim for a length of 4-5 typed, double-spaced pages.
If you would like me to look at a draft, please arrange for office hours this week to go over your writing before it is due! Papers are due by the due date unless otherwise discussed with me.
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