What is the evidence you would need to prove a statement that begins like that?

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History of Japan Edo Architecture Final Paper

The Assignment:

Using at least 3 primary sources and 3 secondary sources, ask and answer a question of personal interest about the History of Japan. Set yourself up for success by posing an answerable question. Be specific about the time frame. Be specific about the geography. Be specific about the subjects/historical actors Asking the question starts your research process. The answer is your thesis and is the start of the essay. Defending your thesis is the job of the remainder of the paper.

Historians make arguments.

What to NOT write in your essay:

 “This paper will explore the role of the military in Japanese history.”

o Your research explored. Your paper argues.

 “The role of women changed over time in Japan.”

o Of course. But how and why?

 “Shinto played an important role in Japanese history.”

o Words like “important” and “interesting” are too broad and too vague to be analytically useful. Be precise. Be concrete. Define and defend your terms. Ask yourself: what do I mean by that word? Write that instead.

 “Throughout history.”

o The paper must have a 1:1 relationship between its argument and evidence. What is the evidence you would need to prove a statement that begins like that? Is 10 pages enough space to substantiate that large a claim?

 “In this paper I will argue”

o Don’t tell the reader what you are going to tell the reader. Make your argument. Defend your argument.

 “It is first important to note.”

o Show the reader why it’s important to include certain information. Ask me questions. Show me drafts. Let me help!
Some questions to ask yourself:
– Does the thesis clearly state my argument?

– Does each body paragraph support my thesis?

– Do my topic sentences effectively introduce the main point of each paragraph?

– Do I have enough evidence within each body paragraph to make my point?

– Have I properly introduced, analyzed, and cited every quotation I use?

– Do I have transitions between paragraphs?

– Is my paper free of grammar and spelling errors?

An A or A- paper is one that is good enough to be read aloud in class. It is clearly written and well-organized. It demonstrates that the writer has conducted a close and critical reading of the text, grappled with the issues raised in the course, and formulated a perceptive, compelling, independent argument. The argument shows intellectual originality and creativity, is sensitive to historical context, and is supported by a well-chosen variety of specific examples.

A B+ or B paper demonstrates many aspects of A-level work but falls short of it in either the organization and clarity of its writing, or the formulation and presentation of its argument. Some papers in this category are solid works containing flashes of insight into issues raised in the text. Others give evidence of independent thought, but the argument is not presented clearly or convincingly

ONLY SOURCES ARE ATTACHED HERE ( make sure to use all of them

Assignment Instructions are attached

Provide a final analysis explaining why understanding the history of the particular issue is integral to the recommendation that you’re making and how the issue is tied into the larger, longer-term debate about French national identity.

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French White Paper 3.0

A “white paper” is a report commonly used in both the public (a.k.a. government) and private (a.k.a. business or corporate) sectors. A white paper is an authoritative document intended to fully inform the reader on a particular topic. It combines expert knowledge and research into a document that argues for a specific solution or recommendation.For this assignment, you will write a white paper directed at the U.S. ambassador to France on a topic of your choosing related to a current issue in France. The purpose of the paper will be to explain how understanding the historical context of modern France is imperative to understanding and responding to the current events. The issue that you choose to focus upon must have something to do with questions of French national identity.Paper is divided into these sections

Executive Summary:

Provide a brief summary or abstract of the issue that you’ve chosen, how it relates to the question of French national identity, and the research that you’ve done related to the topic.

Introduction:

Explain the topic in more depth by reporting on a newspaper article that illustrates the issue in its current significance. Also, present your recommendation (a.k.a. your “thesis”) to the U.S. ambassador in this section.

Historical Context:

Present historical context relevant to the issue. Much of this section should come from what you learned in this course, but you must also do some outside reading in relevant secondary sources to contextualize the issue.

Analysis:

Analyze the issue, and present your recommendation using data and primary sources as evidence.

Conclusion:

Provide a final analysis explaining why understanding the history of the particular issue is integral to the recommendation that you’re making and how the issue is tied into the larger, longer-term debate about French national identity.

Bibliography:

List the sources that you used for this report, and format them according to the Chicago Manual of Style

ONLY SOURCES ARE THESE ONES (Make sure to use all of the sources)

address the issues concerning FRANCE AND ALGERIA

Based on your observations, what are the qualities of good History/Social Science teaching?

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Qualities of good History/Social Science teaching

1. Does your paper answer the BIG Question:

Based on your observations, what are the qualities of good History/Social Science teaching?

2. Does your paper have good categories to evaluate the teaching you observed?

3. Does your paper include references to the articles we discussed in the first1/3 of the class about historical thinking and teaching skills?

Remember: **We are learning and observing classes during remote instruction. While we cannot ignore this fact, we should not make that the main focus of our ideas about teaching. As the three presenters at the Teacher Symposium indicated, methods and assignments might change, but the focus on student engagement, teaching writing and teaching content have not changed. **

4. Does your paper have a title that indicates something about your argument?

What do you see as the key factors that led to the Central Powers to sign the armistice that ended the fighting in November 1918?

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World War I

Answer the following questions, each question should be 1000 words excluding quotations :

Q1)

Few historians have argued that World War I was monocausal, owing in part to the complex factors that shaped the events of the summer of 1914. identify and explain what you see as the three key factors (from the list) that brought on the war. (Nationalism, the alliance system, imperialism, militarism, the arms race, Social Darwinism)

Q2)

What do you see as the key factors that led to the Central Powers to sign the armistice that ended the fighting in November 1918?

Use Hew Strachan, The Oxford Illustrated History of the First World War and other sources attached. Use primary and secondary sources for quotes. use outlines as a reference. Use at least 5 sources per question

Compose a 1,000-1,250-word essay discussing Eastern and Western Reforms between 1980-1991. Critically analyze why Western Europe was able to prosper while Eastern Europe collapsed.

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Reform, Prosperity and Collapse

The course associated with this paper, focuses primarily on Europe and the major events that took place during the 20th century on that continent.

Compose a 1,000-1,250-word essay discussing Eastern and Western Reforms between 1980-1991. Critically analyze why Western Europe was able to prosper while Eastern Europe collapsed. Make sure to mention important individuals and their contributions in your analysis.

Be sure to cite three to five relevant peer-reviewed sources in support of your content. Use only peer-reviewed sources.

Explain the lasting influence of certain styles of Greek art and architecture. Connections between sport and society more generally.

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Greek Culture HISTORY

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1)Connections between sport and society more generally (cult, warfare, class structure) (400 WORDS)

2)Explain the lasting influence of certain styles of Greek art and architecture.(400 WORDS)

Medical views both reflected and shaped beliefs and cultural understandings of the body in diverse social contexts? discuss changing medical views of the human body and their implications?

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Human Body in the 17th and 18th C

Medical views both reflected and shaped beliefs and cultural understandings of the body in diverse social contexts? discuss changing medical views of the human body and their implications?

What factors have influenced various depictions of Batman over the years, and what does this character’s evolution suggest about life in modern America?

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I’m Batman

What factors have influenced various depictions of Batman over the years, and what does this character’s evolution suggest about life in modern America?

For this essay, you might consider the following to help you develop a thesis that answers the prompt (this is not a checklist, just some suggestions):

– Historical, political, and/or economic forces that have shaped depictions of Batman

– Batman’s reliance on (and relationship to) technology

– Various iterations of the Batman narrative as reflections of America’s values and myths

– Reconciling Batman’s mission & methods with society’s rules & expectations

– Artists’ efforts to portray Batman in ways that appeal to both children and adults

– Batman’s notion of justice and concepts like good & bad, virtue & vice, and right & wrong

– The role of violence in Batman narratives, and/or reflections of race, class, and gender therein

– How the aesthetic, dialog, and tone of Batman tales have changed over time

 

Explain the causes and consequences of political decentralization in Europe from 1200 to 1450

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Political decentralization in Europe

Explain the causes and consequences of political decentralization in Europe from 1200 to 1450

What do you feel were the three most important cultural impacts of these growing connections, and why did you pick those?

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World History Final

1. For the period 600 BCE to 1200 CE, compare and contrast the societies of Africa with the societies of the Americas. (This can be done by selecting several points of comparison, and then using just one or two societies from Africa and one or two from the Americas as examples to illustrate your points).

2. Compare and contrast the society and culture of the Islamic Civilization and Christian Civilization (“Christendom”) during the period of time Strayer calls the “Third Wave” of civilization, and what is also sometimes called the “Middle Ages” (approximately 600-1450 CE at its broadest). Please note, this is not asking you to compare the religious beliefs of the religions of Islam and Christianity, but rather to focus on the broader society and culture of these two civilizations.

3. All of these chapters in Part 3 of your texbook talk about the impact of increasing connection between civilizations (whether through trade, exploration, or conquest) on cultures (including religions). What do you feel were the three most important cultural impacts of these growing connections, and why did you pick those?

4. First, explain how a relatively small number of Mongols come to create the world’s largest land empire. Second, think about Part 3 of your book (which includes Chapters 7-12): All of Part 3 deals with increasing interactions between civilizations as trade and commerce expanded, and about how the cultures of the world were changed because of this. So then, why is there a chapter about the Mongols in this section of the book? (Or put another way – describe the role the Mongols played in creating a more interconnected world).