Prompt:
The essay’s intent is not to create a biography of their life and accomplishments, but rather, it is focused on the actions they took, which were transformative or influential to U.S. society, culture, or policies.
Write 5-7 pages, double-spaced with Times New Roman, on how Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Emancipation Proclamation transformed or influenced U.S. society, culture, or policies. (Sources provided + General Info essay for refrence)
Tips
1. This is a historical exploration and is based off of fact rather than opinion.
2. At this level, first and/or second-person writing is not allowed.
3. Start early and use the writing center for tutoring assistance.
4. Use only academic sources like scholarly books, journals, primary sources, and web sites. Websites like dictionaries, encyclopedias, wiki pages are not considered academic and should not be used.
5. Grammar and punctuation are important.
6. All external ideas, words, and data are required to be cited to help avoid accidental plagiarism.
7. Use Chicago formatting .
8. At least three academic sources (one from 2021 to present) should be used.
Instructions
This work is a major college-level essay, and as such, demands quality writing and solid analytical thinking. While there is no “required pages,” you should think “what would answer this question fully” and then write that much. I would offer that from our class discussions and assignments, a full analysis would easily be 5-6 pages. The work should not be longer than 7 pages.
All quotes and paraphrases must be cited in the Chicago Style Guide, the citation type for History as a discipline. You SHOULD include a list of your sources on a separate bibliography page (that page is NOT part of the 5-6 pages). A cover page is required. This assessment MUST be typed (12 point font; Times New Roman) using MS Word, double spacing and possess good grammar, spelling, and a clear, organized thought-process. As with the other work, there are NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED. Be cautious and careful about academic integrity (consult the course policies). Do not use first or second person writing and avoid contractions, and colloquial language. Be sure to proofread for proper grammar and punctuation.
