Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; font-variant: small-caps;”>Comparison/Cont rast Essay Instructions

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Purpose:

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>To give students the opportunity to conduct scholarly research on a topic and prepare a comparison/contrast essay evaluating specific historical events or periods.

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Instructions:

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>This assignment combines 3aspects: choosing a topic, researching and writing a bibliography, and writing a comparison/contrast essay. The instructions are broken down into steps (with the bibliography instructions separate) and include deadlines for each part. Only the bolded deadlines are graded, but all deadlines are important for timely completion of this assignment.

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Step 1.Choose a Topic by 11:59 p.m.(ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Choose 1of the following options to research and write a comparison/contrast essay. You must stick to the options on the list. Please note that:

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>You will need a minimum of 7sources, 3of which must come from scholarly journals.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>You mustnot cite from your textbook in your paper, and you mustnot include it on your bibliography.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>You may use the Notes and Suggested Reading sections of the textbook for ideas on sources that you could use in your paper.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Of the 7sources consulted, you must cite at least 4different sources in the paper.

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>For this deadline you also have the option of submitting your thesis for extra credit.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Topic Options:

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Compare and contrastthe height of Egyptian civilization during the Pyramid Age (2682-2181 BC)with the definingVedic-Aryan civilization along the Indus River (c.1500 BC). While earlier civilizations had settled the Nile and Indus Rivers, this was the time when Egyptian and Indian civilization and culture weresolidified. Consider how these civilizations were similar and/or different. What were their achievements? What were the causes of their decline? What is their enduring legacy, if any? How did each influence the development of Western Civilization?

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Compare and contrast the Roman Empire and its Eastern contemporary, the Han Dynasty, in China. What were their achievements? What were the causes of their decline? What is their enduring legacy, if any?

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Compare and contrast the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church at the time of their split in 1054 and shortly after. In comparing the theological differences, hierarchical structures, and influence on community, do not go beyond 1517. Include in 1 or 2 paragraphs a short consideration of the modern legacies of these medieval churches and consider how modern European society views them.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Compare and contrast Italian and northern humanism using the Italian humanist,Alberti, and the northern humanist, Erasmus, as examples. To what extend did each look to the classical past of Greece and Rome?

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>5.     

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";”>Compare the Protestant teaching of Luther regarding women to the medieval Catholic view of women. To what extent were these ideas an extension of classical ideas and/or ideas of early church fathers?

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Describe the rise of the nation-state for either France or England. Consider the origins of the kingdom and significant developments from the Middle Ages through the end of the 1500s. How does this narrative compare to the political development of Germany or Italy in the same period?’
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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Compare and contrast early Spanish exploration from 1492–1548 with early English exploration of 1584–1648. Look at the motivations behind Spanish and English exploration; consider how each nation viewed the discoveries made, and how exploration of new lands influenced the political power and economy of each respective nation. *Note that this is a European, not American, topic, so keep the focus on England and Spain throughout the paper.

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”>Step 2. Research the topic and compile sources for the Historical Bibliography (Module/Week 3)

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Write a thesis for your paper—this can change as you research, but having a clear argument will help you to focus your research.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Review plagiarism guidelines

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Watch the PowerPoint presentationAcademic Code of Honor at
http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=12268
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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Review the Academic Policy Handbook (See the
Student Expectations
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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>See theHistorical Bibliography Instructions for this part.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Watch the PowerPoint presentation Basic Research Guidelines in the Addition Information folder on research writing and note-taking. Make sure that you are taking good notes, writing down page numbers for all sources (even those you paraphrase or summarize), and marking all direct quotes with the proper punctuation now. Taking notes properly at this stage will save you much frustration and time later.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Read and use the article, Reading, Writing, and Researching for the History Paper at the following website:
http://www.bowdoin.edu/writing-guides/
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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Do notforget the Suggested Reading at the end of each chapter in your textbook as you look for sources. You may find some good leads there on your topic.

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Step 3. Write the Historical Bibliography, which is due by 11:59 p.m.(ET) on Monday of  Module/Week 4

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>See Historical Bibliography Instructions

Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;”>Step 4.Revise the thesis, write an outline, and type up a rough draft of Comparison/Contrast Essay(Module/Week 5)

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Please note that Turabian is the style that you mustuse in writing the paper. The format of your margins, page numbers, etc. are worth a portion of the overall score. See the Comparison/Contrast Grading Rubric for a further breakdown of the points.

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Review Writing Aids at the LUO Writing Center:
http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=12268
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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Take particular note of the following presentations:

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Common Grammar Errors

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Organizing a Paper

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Outlining a Research Paper

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Paragraph Construction

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Passive Voice

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Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;”>Utilize current Turabian style for footnotes.

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