Category: History

Research topic: Evaluate and analyze the debate surrounding Olmec society as the mother culture of Mesoamerica
Sources from JSTOR
The Final Research Paper for MAS 141 will contain: 
1. A thorough and complete historical introduction in which you cite a minimum of three scholarly books. This helps to establish strong academic credibility and sets an academic tone for the paper. Avoid general statements in the introduction such as, “Since the beginning of time….” “People think that….”, “Did you know that….”, etc. 
2. Include an open-ended research question at the end of the introduction. You must make the question open-ended and arguable. There should be a strong link between the research question and the thesis statement. 
3. A thesis statement/main argument in the second paragraph. You can think of this as a thesis statement paragraph. 
4. Consistent thesis statement support in every paragraph with the use of academic sources. Remember, you want to prove a point, and back up that point with strong use of evidence. Read sources carefully and stay on the subject, do not digress unnecessarily. Every paragraph should include a minimum of three MLA in-text citations in parentheses. Ex: (Robles 145). A good rule of thumb is to always consult the MLA OWL handbook online or other reliable MLA websites. Refer to the 8th or 9th edition of the MLA handbook. 
5. Use primary sources, if applicable, from “The Mexico Reader” in support of your main argument. “The Mexico Reader” is full of primary sources, and I am confident you will find a primary source, or more, that relate to your topic. 
6. A counterargument paragraph with a rebuttal (think about what other people could argue about against you and then provide a rebuttal of the counterargument itself). Thoughtful counterarguments and rebuttals reinforce the strength and academic validity of your thesis statement. 
7. A conclusion that sheds light on your research paper’s importance. 
8. A complete Works Cited page in MLA format. 
9. Your research paper should contain a minimum of eight (8) research sources, not including the sources found in “The Mexico Reader”,.  
The research paper for MAS 141 will be ten (10) pages long, not including the Works Cited page. Do not expect to earn an A or A- if you write less than nine full pages of excellent quality. 
Write your research paper in Times New Roman, 12-font, with double-spaced lines and with one-inch margins. Include an original title for your paper. Additionally, use no more than four (4) direct quotations in your entire research paper. 90% or more of your paper should be written in your own words. The lower the plagiarism score, the more original your paper is, which enhances the overall quality of your writing. Rather than using too many quotations, paraphrase, analyze, compare, contrast, evaluate, critique, and question texts. This is higher-ordered level-3 writing and is much better than providing quotations to back a point. 
Should you have any questions regarding the research paper guidelines do not hesitate to contact me through email or office hours. You may consult the Academic Success Center for further support. Make sure that your plagiarism score is no more than 12%. I strictly prohibit the use of AI. 

Answer the following questions on how ancient leaders showed their power using the Head of Augustus, Chinese Han Lacquer Cup, Ashoka Pillars, and the Coin with Alexander’s Head podcasts. Each .mp3 file is about 14 minutes in length. 
Questions to Answer (Select at least three to answer): 
What was the Chinese Han Lacquer Cup? What was going on in Han China when this object was made? What purpose did the item serve?
What was the Head of Augustus? What was Augustus trying to accomplish with this object? Discuss at least two purposes.
Who was Alexander and how might we know we found an image of him? Why was his face still being stamped 40 years after his death?
How did Ashoka reach his people? What type of state did he rule and what messages did he hope to convey?
Title/Heading: Single-spaced, 12-pt, and centered.
Identification: Student name, date, class, and word count single-spaced in the top left corner.
Text: Must be double-spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman
Citations: Must be in Chicago Style. 
Cited sources: Must use the each MP3. 
Quotations: Include one or two cited quotes from each podcast used within your answer.  Avoid long wordy quotes, meaning all direct quotes should be less than three full lines of text on the page. No block quotes.
Other details:
Answer each question in its own numbered paragraph. 
Only use podcast to to cite, podcast are on Spotify 

Podcasts – Chinese Han lacquer cup

Ashokas pillars 

Head of Augustus 

Coin of Alexander 

You must post three responses (200+ words minimum for each post) for this discussion board. In the discussions students create a single post on the selected topics (200+ words) and respond to two classmates (200+ words each) for a total of three posts. Please see the syllabus for additional information on the requirements for discussion forums.
Read Chapters 6, 7, 8 & 9
How Social Media Is Ruining Politics
Social Media Are Ruining Political Discourse
After completing the background reading, engage in a discussion that provides your informed opinion on the topic. Make sure to include citations in APA format to your questions/responses to help your classmates develop a deeper understanding of the topic.
ENV.current_user_fullname, on the topic of Public Opinion and The Media – You must cover three of these questions in your original post.
Since the advent of polling, political scientists have found that Americans don’t know much about the details of political issues or even the names of many leading politicians. Education is one distinguishing factor that separates the politically sophisticated from the unsophisticated, but, since education levels have increased over the last half-century, why hasn’t Americans’ knowledge of politics increased? How does democracy survive given such low levels of political knowledge among Americans over time?
Can democracy be sustained when so few people are involved in the political system? Voter turnout in a local election can run less than 10 percent, yet local governments are the ones that affect people more closely daily. Why do more people not vote in America? Explain.
The role of public opinion influences how we view and make our political decision based on media, family, education, religion, race, etc. Please comment on any of those elements and how did it influence your political decision.
Can the average American trust the media, given the amount of “fake news” that is placed on social media, I often wonder if we have a fair chance to understand the candidates and the political process. I will love to hear your comments.

Assignment is in the attached files for my WGSS (Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies) class. Let me know if you need access to any of the readings. Thank you so much

Instructions:
ENV.current_user_fullname, this essay is comprised of two components. The essay must be at least 1000 words overall. Please include in text citation and a works cited page in APA format.
Part One:
Begin by completing the following political ideology quizzes:
Advocates for Self Government a libertarian website: www.theadvocates.org/quiz
Pew Research Center for People & the Press: www.people-press.org/typlogy/quiz
Next, analyze AND explain YOUR results. Do you believe that these quizzes accurately measured YOUR ideological leanings to the right or the left? Why or why not?
Part Two:
Some people argue that there are no significant differences between the two major parties. Backing up your perspective with appropriate sources, what are the major differences and similarities in the views of the Democratic and Republican parties (e.g., this review of party platforms, 1856-2016 www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/2016-election/conventions/party-platform-evolution/)? What are the primary areas of difference between contemporary Democrats and Republicans? (i.e. gun control, abortion, taxes, regulation, LGBT rights, etc?) How are the two parties similar? What are the consequences of these patterns for voters and election outcomes? For policy outcomes?
Instructions for Writing Your Essay:
All essays must be written using proper English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Points will be deducted for grammatical, punctuation, syntax, capitalization, etc. errors. Essays are automatically submitted to Turnitin. Work that Turnitin identifies as having more than a 10% rate of similarity (plagiarism) after quoted material and small matches (10 words or less) are excluded will not be read and will receive a grade of 0. Please include in text citation and a works cited page in APA format.

I already did information research, please let me know how much it will be just to finish up the paper ACCORDING TO THE FILE IN ATTACHMENT – FINAL ART PAPER SPARKLE !
These are the instructions from my professor :
Start expanding your body topics and transforming them from bullet points to paragraphs. 
Think about the images and sources you will use. Listen to the class
recording sent via email. Use the Touro Library and Google for your
sources and for images. Do not use Wikipedia.
Once you have crafted your body topics essays and I have provided
edits or comments, integrate these essays into the body of your paper.
To further enrich your final paper, consider adding images. These should
be added on a separate sheet and marked both on the paper and on the
image as Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, etc.
Look at the example below for tips to make your paper a success.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Students are required to
write a term paper on a selected topic. Topic is “Hiroshima and Nagasaki:
Effects of The Atomic Bomb”
Term
papers must be adequately referenced and works cited must be recorded in your
bibliography.
Bibliography.  An alphabetical compilation of all the
sources from which you have gathered information.  Use the APA method.
You
may use the words “I”, “me”, “my”, in a APA style formal research paper.
No
symbols or contractions and  no
“etc”  Examples e.g., gov’t
Support
your statements or the statements of others with factual evidence.
A
conclusion or summary is essential.  This
is where you demonstrate:
a)    Your comprehension of material
b)    Your intelligence
c)     Your writing skills
Date
due.  This paper shall be handed in on
the assigned date.  Late papers will be
penalized by a drop in grade. 
No
plagiarism.
No
decorated pages.
Length
of paper: no less than six to eight pages exclusive of maps, charts, diagrams,
etc.
Hardcopy Submission and Electronic
Submission Required
They must be formatted according to the
following conditions OR THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE TREATED AS LATE.
• Formatted in Microsoft Word or Rich Text
Format;
• Title Page with student name, paper title,
assignment information, course, date, and appropriate paper number;
• Header on the page must possess the student’s
last name, assignment information, date, and page number;
• The instructor will try to acknowledge successful
receipt of the paper within 24 hours.
However, if no such electronic notice is received, it
is the student’s responsibility to confirm delivery;
• Responsibility for electronically submitted papers
rests solely with the student; thus, I expect that students supplement all
electronic submissions with hard copy submissions, as soon as possible.
Late Work
Late papers will NOT be accepted, except in unusual
circumstance. If late papers are accepted, there may be a penalty, usually of
one letter-grade per day.
These strict rules apply, in part, because I am giving
you every major assignment for the semester on the first or second week of
class. No excuses for lateness with that much advance warning. If there is a
crisis in your life, please communicate with me about it in a timely fashion.
If you extend me this courtesy, you will find me very amenable to meeting your
needs.

https://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp
https://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/
Here is the link that’s attached to the picture

Write a 1500-word essay (no more than 1750 words), on the topic and two cultural groups you have proposed and researched.
Include at least 7 internal citations within your essay (with at least one from each of your sources: your textbook and six outside sources), in support of your explanations. So this means:
Use your Perspectives textbook as ONE of your sources. This will be good for your anthropological concepts! 
Use THREE outside sources for the ’historically marginalized group’ within the U.S. 
Use THREE outside sources for the ’historically marginalized group’ outside the U.S.
Quotations should be 10 words or less.
The essay assignment should include:  
1. Introduction: In your opening paragraph, introduce the topic and the two cultures you are studying. Include in-text citations for your sources.
a. Introduce the topic. 
b. State the names and geographic locations of the two cultural groups you are studying for your cross-cultural analysis.
c. Explain why you chose the topic and the cultural groups.
d. Introduce anthropological concepts. 
2. Exploration of the cultures and topic: This is the heart of your essay! It is a detailed discussion of the specific topic you have chosen, in each of the cultures in your research project. Support and document your findings with citations from your sources. Address the following areas in your essay, to share what  you have learned during your research.  
a. Exploration of the cultures and the topic.
1. Introduce the first culture you have studied for this assignment, and explain how they incorporate aspects of the topic you are studying into their lifeways.
2. Introduce the second culture you are studying, and explain how they incorporate aspects of the topic you are studying into their lifeways. 
b.  Application of anthropological concepts — these should be woven into your information on each of the cultures (not “tacked on” at the end).  
Explain and apply the anthropological concepts you have chosen, and use them to help define and analyze how your topic is incorporated into the lifeways of each culture. For example, how does an understanding of gender shed light on the ways people create and incorporate coming of age ceremonies in these cultures? Be sure to use an in-text citation from your textbook for each concept.  
c. Cross-cultural analysis.
Compare AND contrast the way specific aspects of the topic are incorporated in each culture. For example, each group may have a coming of age ritual, but the rituals will be specific to each culture! Be sure to explain one similarity AND one difference between the two cultures. 
3. Conclusion: Reflect on your research, and think about future research!
a. Explain one way this cross-cultural analysis has deepened your appreciation for the uniqueness of each culture or the topic in your essay. 
b. Discuss the cultural and anthropological relevance of your research. 
c. Describe one new area you would like to explore in your cross-cultural analysis. Explain how that would broaden your knowledge of the cutures or their lifeways. 
4. Bibliography or References List at the end of the essay.
Formatting
Your essay should be a minimum of 1500 words (no more than 1,750 words), double-spaced. Include the word count after the last sentence in the paper for only the body of the paper. Don’t count the words in the heading, title or Works Cited/Bibliography. Remember, the assignment is graded for word count, not page length.
Type your full name and “Semester Research Project” at the top of the first page.
Include a Works Cited or Bibliography. Be sure to use full bibliographic references for all sources, including websites, formatted according to the citation style you have chosen.
Use the following links for each of the citations styles (MLA, Chicago, APA):
MLA Style – Excelsior Online Writing Lab
APA Style – Excelsior Online Writing Lab
Chicago Style – Excelsior Online Writing Lab
Remember to proofread and edit for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use the spell and grammar check!
(I have my proposal essay) This is the feedback I got on it (Good choices for your final essay Michelle. My main comment is that you also needed to share the references for those two concepts you chose (both as in-text references as well as full references in the bibliography), so be sure to add those in your final paper.)

For your essay, please choose Religious Contact theme and use it to analyze change over time in the Global Middle Ages, between 1000–1600. Your essay must use at least one primary source from each of the 3 units —at least 3 primary sources in total. An excellent essay will also use secondary sources and class lectures to build the context for the primary sources and the changes you demonstrate.
Your response will be judged on the quality of your historical and source analysis, as well as the depth and sophistication of the context you provide for the texts and historical developments.
I have uploaded one primary and one secondary sources for each unite. The Alexiad is the primary and The Normans is the secondary source (1000-1200C). From (1200-1400C) The secret History of Mongol is the primary and Temur and the early Timurids is the secondary. From (1400-1600C) 95 Theses is the Primary and Cemal Kafadar is the secondary.
I am also uploading some of the class slides