It is, therefore, important that all readings be completed before taking the quiz. Essays will be used to evaluate student's understanding of the reading materials. Essays will focus on broad themes.
Notes are to be provided only when direct quotations are used.
Essays will be evaluated on the basis of historical quality and conformity to the format requirements. No matter what the specific topic of the essay, each essay must be related to the broader themes of the chapters from which the essays are derived. A 6-8 page current events research paper is a requirement of this course. You should begin working on your paper immediately by collecting information on the topic from online sources. You may use print sources sparingly.