Writing Prompt : Using specific examples and line numbers from both the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, explain Lincoln’s practical and idealistic views regarding ending the Civil War.

Required Components
Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced
Cover Page – include the following information, centered
Title of Assignment
Student Name
Course Name
Essay – follow structure/sample outline explained below
References – written on separate page after the essay
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Literary analysis essay structure:
4-5 paragraph essay structure (an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion).
Introduction should:
introduce the literary text and author
provide a very brief summary of the text
state the topic/thesis for your essay
Body paragraph(s) should:
provide support and evidence of the topic, citing line numbers
Conclusion should wrap up the essay and reflect back on the topic/thesis
How to reference line numbers in APA format:
Example: Lines 92-93 of the Emancipation Proclamation explains the significance of the Civil War (Lincoln, 1863).
OR
Example: Lines 92-93 of the Emancipation Proclamation state, “Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.” (Lincoln, 1863.).
The complete citation for the reference page, which is listed on a separate page after your essay, should be written as follows:
References
Lincoln, A.. (1863). The Emancipation Proclamation. https://www.
Lincoln, A.. (1863). The Gettysburg Address. https://www.abcde
APA format
You can use the attached document to help understand the writing
prompt and essay:
Essay Length: 2 pages
Sources – textbook
Use the following APA format to cite your textbook on the
reference page:
Lincoln,
A.. (1863). The
Emancipation Proclamation. https://www.abcde

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