1. Prospectus (5%)
a. A prospectus, consisting of (1) a description of the topic and a statement of the objectives of the paper (no more than one page), (2) a potential thesis statement (one sentence), and (3) a comprehensive bibliography (including both primary and secondary sources). Due: Feb. 8.
b. An evaluation of another class member's prospectus, including critical commentary on each section of the prospectus. Due: Feb. 12.
2. First Draft (15%)
First drafts may be limited to sources available in the Duggan Library. The grade will be based on the following criteria: (1) the quality of the thesis, (2) the quality of the design (organization) and logic of the argument, (3) the use of evidence and documentation, and (4) the quality of the writing (structure, grammar, and style). Due: Feb. 22.
3. Second Draft (5%)
a. A second draft of the paper. Due: Mar. 22.
b. An evaluation of another class member's second draft, including critical commentary on the criteria above and on the extent to which the author addressed my comments on the first draft. (The evaluator will have copies of the first draft and of my comments on the first draft.) Due: Mar. 26.
4. Third Draft (35%)
The third draft should include sources received from Interlibrary Loan. Evaluation will be based not only on the criteria above, but also the quality of the sources. Due: April 12.
January 16
Ancient History: Kelley, Introduction, #2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 12, 15
The Historical Essay: Marius, Preface, 1-35
January 23
Judeo-Christian and Medieval History: Kelley, #31, 32, 36, 37, 46, 50, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62
Historical Thinking and Writing: Marius, 36-84
January 30
History in the Renaissance and Reformation: Kelley, #63, 64, 65, 67, 73, 74, 81
Historical Research: Marius, 85-134; Databases
February 6
Early Modern History: Kelley, #91, 92, 94, 95, 97.
Style, Conventions, and Documentation: Marius, 135-192
February 8
Prospectus Due
February 12
Evaluation of Prospectus Due
February 13
History in the Enlightenment: Kelley, #103, 105, 106, 112, Conclusion; Stern, I #1
February 20
History in the 19th Century: Stern, I #3, 6
February 22
First Draft Due
March 6
History in the 19th Century: Stern, I #9 and 14
March 13
History in the 20th Century: Stern II #1 and 7
March 20
History in the 20th Century: Stern II #11 and 12
March 27
No Class
March 29
Second Draft Due
April 2
Evaluation of Second Draft Due
April 3
The Discipline of History Today: Jordanova, Preliminaries, 1-140
April 10
The Discipline of History Today: Jordanova, 141-207
April 12
Final Draft of Paper Due
Apr. 15-19
Final Exam Due