This is just a proposal. You are supposed to do the first stage only (proposal) which is highlighted in the attached pdf file.I chose the era (The Classical Greek period), and I chose the question (H

CHST 201 Essay Assignments A. Picking your paper topic Choose an era of human history that we have or will cover in class (From the Ancient Greeks to 1648AD) - See the class schedule in the syllabus for a list of eras and units ERA Chosen : The Clas s ical Greek Period ( Greek Political Thought: Plato and Aristotle ) Then pick one of the three "Great Questions" of the class 1. What should I believe? 2. How should I be governed? 3. Who is/ what makes a Virtuous citizen? Your paper will then argue how the people of the era/civilization ( Ancient Greek ) answered the p articular great question ( H o w should I be governed? ). All papers must carry a working thesis. This is not simply a report of different historical perspectives, but a careful analysis and synthesis of the research you conduct. B. The essay assignment will be broken into three stages. 1. Paper Proposal Due in Class Tuesday 9/18 Submit your chosen era ( The Clas s ical Greek Period ) and the question you propose to answer ( H o w should I be governed? ) . In addition , list three or more perspectives from that era that you will be consulting and a short annotation for each that inclu des : 1) the sources for that perspective you’ve used so far . 2) how that perspective helps contribute to the question ( H o w should I be governed? ) . 2. Writing Sample and Bibliography Due in SafeAssign 10/28 11:59PM You will prepare two paragraphs of work totaling between 500 and 750 words in length. This will include an introductory paragraph and one body paragraph. You will include a bibliography demonstrating the sources you have used and will intend to use for your final paper. The bibliography does not count to wards the word count. 3. Final Essay Due in SafeAssign AND hard copy in class Thursday 12/6 Your final essay will include a title page and bibliography. The essay itself should be no less than 2400 words and no more than 12 pages. ALL WRITTEN WORK TURNED IN FOR CORE HISTORY MUST FOLLOW THESE BASIC RUBRICS: - Typed work (word processor), neat and legible, 81/2” x 11” paper 1” margins all sides - Times New Roman font, 12 pt. - Use Footn otes as opposed to endnotes - All citations must conform to the Chicago Manual of Style - Use only permitted sources Papers must cite no fewer than FIVE scholarly sources, including at least THREE primary sources approved by the instructor. Permitted secon dary sources: Printed works that are scholarly (that is, peer - reviewed) are the only permitted secondary sources. Peer - reviewed print journals that are available electronically through library databases are included am ong permitted sources. NO OTHER ELECTR ONIC SOURCES are permitted Your instructor may, at his/her discretio n, reject or fail any paper that has used one or more non - permitted sources. Evidence of academic dishonesty or plagiarism on any part of the assignments will result in failure of the cou rse and referral to the dean for expulsion. Essay Grading Rubric 1. Strong Thesis Statement - Is argued coherently and forcefully throughout the paper. Includes appropriate introductory and concluding paragraphs. The entire body of the paper is argument driven. 2. Use of Appropriate Scholarly Secondary Sources and Prim ary Sources - There is depth and breadth to the research. No false citations. N0 fluff added to bibliography. 3. Correct use of historical facts and examples to further the argument - Paper does not give incorrect information, all facts serve the argument and are not used as mere filler, historical context is maintained. 4. Mechanics and Grammar - No grammatical or spelling errors, proper formatting, formality of language . 5. Adheres to assignment instructions - Chicago Manual of Style, Word Count, etc.