Writing Homework Help

In this assignment, you will analyze both primary and secondary sources to present a historical argument.  You must present your own interpretation of what you see in the documents.  Narrative style book reports are unacceptable and will result in a C or less.  Remember to present your thesis at the beginning of your paper, clearly stating point by point what you will be arguing.  The paragraphs that follow should support your argument with a strong introductory sentence.  At the end of your paper, you will return to your thesis, and bring your argument to a successful conclusion. 

For your first paper, you will write an essay on your choice of topic from weeks 1 to 6, ranging from the Native Americans up through the California Statehood.  When analyzing your choice of subject, think about what makes it unique.  What is your argument?  How did your topic impact California?