Ancient Egypt’s Religion

Purpose Learners will write a research paper analyzing a historical topic covered in the course, demonstrating the ability to locate sources, and clearly communicate an argument that analyzes complex historical questions. Objectives Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a historically relevant topic/question Demonstrate research skills by providing relevant information to support their interpretation and argument of historical question Details Students will begin by selecting a topic of their choice covered during the course Students will then develop an historically relevant question that analyzes various aspects of Western Civilizations Students will need to develop questions that address questions of how or why rather than factually based questions, students want to an analytical essay and not a report Students must then locate at least 10 sources (5 primary and 5 secondary) that will assist them in answering their question(s) Primary source material includes sources from the period being studied and can include, but are not limited to: letters, histories, journals, paintings, architecture, sculpture, etc. Acceptable secondary source material would include, but not limited to scholarly journal articles, appropriate scholarly databases and websites (official museums and libraries), historical documentaries that demonstrate rigorous scholarly research, etc. Students should consult the assigned reader, online librarian, or instructor for assistance in obtaining sources Students will then write a formal 2500-3000-word analytical essay that presents a clear argument or thesis that may be supported by secondary and primary sources Essays should be submitted as a PDF or DOCX Format should include Times New Roman 12-in font, standard margins, and double spaced Proper citations should be used for all references made to sources along with a Works Cited page using the Chicago style Throughout the course students will submit a topic proposal following the instructions presented in Module 3