First:
Select any document from the list provided under the module “Primary Source Analysis.” You are to
write an analysis of this document. It is part informative but more analytical.
Intro:
When trying to develop the structure for an essay always understand the importance and purpose of an
introduction. The introduction should provide any background information that sets the stage for you to
introduce your thesis statement. The thesis should address the purpose of your paper and outline body
paragraphs. If you are answering a question you should address that question entirely. Your thesis usually
concludes your introduction.
Body Paragraphs:
When it comes to developing your body paragraphs it is important to think about the context in which
your document was written. What was going on in America at that time? Why was it written? By whom?
What does the document actually say? Who was the intended audience? What was the intention/goal(s) of
the document? What was achieved? What did you find important about the document? Was there
anything left unsaid or do you have any questions for the author? Use information from your textbook,
notes, and of course direct evidence from document, because this is supposed to be a primary source
analysis.
Outro:
The purpose of a conclusion for this course will be to actually conclude something. Simply restating your
thesis or rephrasing your essay in four sentences or less is redundant. Do not do this. I want you to
actually provide conclusive analysis based on the evidence that you have documented throughout your
body paragraphs. Some of the questions posed in the “body paragraphs” section could be used to structure
your conclusion around
