This is my final paper for my college history class, it is very important that it is very academic and a good quality paper. This paper needs to be in Chicago style (Notes & Bibliography) which includes footnotes. My topic is “the life of a soldier during the Civil War.” I have made a bibliography already and will be attaching it but feel free to add more sources through your research. The thesis should clearly state what points you will be talking about through my paper, in my case it is about the daily life of soldiers during the civil war but want to mention how different it was for both sides in some way, so make an argument and this should be the last 1-2 sentences of my introduction.
For the first page, I was thinking .. Introduction with brief overview of Civil War. Then, begin to give background info about the Civil War (who, what, where, WHY?). Plus any other information you find relevant.
The second page should begin to talk about what the life was like for a soldier during this time, focusing on one side first (the Union/Northern).
The third page should smoothly transition into talking about what the life was like for a soldier on the other side (South/Confederacy).
On pages 2&3 talk about, “physical description”/common soldier of that side, routine, nutrition, uniforms, how they were treated, they’re accessibilty, environment, advantages, disadvantages, and weapons! Plus anything else you’d like.
On my final two pages, I would like for it to be focused on the importance of these differences, the impact it had.. as much analysis as possible. Why is this topic important today?
In my conclusion, please restate the thesis in the end in some way.
I will be typing up my professors expectations to get an A:
Project satisfies all core requirements: Uses at least five sources, well-edited, and accurately uses Chicago Manual of Style
Thesis is exceptionally well-designed and concisely conveys project’s argument
Project is easy to follow with an introduction that clearly conveys the argument and a logical structure that directs the audience through the project’s reasoning and progression of ideas.
Project consistently scrutinizes its evidence and provides a complex analysis of historical issues; project shows substantial depth, fullness, and complexity of thought
