Writing Homework Help

ESSAYS

There are two assigned essays for the course this semester. These essays are based on the readin

gs,

and other supplemental materials including videos. You will be asked to respond in 1,000 words to

a specific question. The suggested format for responding to each question can be found below. This

paper should be typed, double spaced, with pages number

ed (with 1

–

inch margins on all sides in a

normal font size no larger than 12) and include in text citations and a bibliography as necessary

using course related materials such as your main text or supplemental readings.

Format for Essays

Components of P

aper:

Introduction (1 paragraph)

Thesis articulation (Body paragraphs)

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Introduction

This section of your paper should restate the question and the main subject of your paper, provide

context for your topic, discuss

major historica

l and contem

po

rary

questions regarding the matter

raised by course readings and clearly state your thesis. This section of your paper should essentially

be structured to include:

State your subject clearly and the question posed in the assi

gnment.

Describe the context of your topic (time, place, main players,

and the

importance

with

in

the context

of the conversation

)

Thesis statement:

Your position on the topic and interpretation of the evidence. Your thesis is not

merely your opinion on

a

particular

subject but rather your position or perspective as informed by

the evidence.

Thesis Articulation (Body Paragraphs)

This section of your paper is the core of the assignment. Here is where you will try to prove your

argument by

describing, analyzing, and integrating evidence to support your claims. Your

paragraphs should all have sound topic sentences and focused on a clear point you are trying to

make in your response to the question. Your paragraphs should generally contain the

following:

Topic sentence

Context and a connection (of point you are advancing) to sources (primary or secondary)

Analysis and argumentation as linked to the evidence and larger point that you are trying to

advance

Conclusion:

This section should c

ontain a summary of your main argument and what was proven in your paper.

Show some connections that you made in your research here and explain why this matter is

important

either as a historical or contemporary topic

This essay is based on the readings, and other supplemental materials including videos. You will be asked to respond in 1,000 words to the following question: How does society support or discourage career pursuits (choices) based upon gender? The suggested format for responding to each question can be found below. This paper should be typed, double spaced, with pages numbered (with 1-inch margins on all sides in a normal font size no larger than 12) and include in text citations and a bibliography as necessary using course related materials such as your main text or supplemental readings.

Further Instructions are located in the Syllabus Under Essays Due 5/30