TOPIC: The American Civil War In the Course Materials, review the six articles/readings related to your chosen topic. In an essay of 750-1,000 words, do the following: Discuss the historiographical d

REQUIREMENTS:

POSSIBLE

ACTUAL

Select one of the following topics:

1. American Western History

2. American Civil War

3. The Black Death

Analyzed six articles and/or monographs with respect to the historiographical development of the topic.

15

Analysis includes a brief summary of each of the six scholarly sources, with particular focus on each scholar’s argument and conclusion.

20

Identifies and analyzes a trend of historiographical development within their selected topic. Analysis is solid with strong support from six scholarly articles and/or monographs.

30

Provides a concise and strong answer to: What factors influenced this development?

20

Solid academic writing and correct use of Turabian formatting.

5

Appropriate and relevant academic sources are used.

5

Essay is at minimum 750 words.

5

TOTAL

100