M5 Assignment 1: Primary and Secondary Source Worksheet Instructions (2nd half)

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M5 Assignment 2: Primary and Secondary Source Analysis and Comparison Essay instructions

Overview

For this assignment, you will take the information from your Primary and Secondary Source Worksheet along with any feedback the instructor has provided you and create a 2 – 3 page (500 – 750) analysis and comparison essay.

Instructions

1. Evaluate your sources using the Primary and Secondary Source Worksheet as a template.
2. Write a properly formatted, double-spaced analysis and comparison essay that answers the 5 W’s for each of your sources. Refer to the example Primary and Secondary Source Analysis and Comparison Essay for more information.
3. Summarize what you learned about the event or topic from both the primary and secondary sources that you selected. Compare the source types as well. This should be at least one complete paragraph of your essay.
4. Reference your sources with a bibliography at the end of your evaluation for all sources used – the primary and the secondary source selected as well as any external sources you used in your research. Use your choice of MLA, APA or Chicago Style for Humanities.
5. Submit your completed essay to the Primary and Secondary Source Analysis and Comparison Essay Assignment folder by the due date on the Course Schedule as a .docx or .rtf file (no PDFs!).

See the Schedule in the Syllabus Module for due dates. Review the Rubric attached to the Assignment Submission Folder for grading information.