Description
You will decide on a topic (within the parameters of this course), and begin research for an essay. Once you have conducted sufficient research, you will submit an essay proposal. In addition, your essay proposal will include an annotated bibliography with at least six sources.
introducing your topic
introducing the key question or questions that you intend to answer
a working thesis statement (the answer to your questions
how you intend to support your thesis (key examples and/or arguments)
In addition, your essay proposal will include a bibliography with at least six sources (no textbooks or Wikipedia). Look for the best available secondary sources, and also aim to incorporate some primary source material (i.e., autobiographies, relevant books or articles from the time period, audio or visual sources).