Final Write on the Middle Ages

Final Write on the Middle Ages

Choose one of our three questions:
Should we uphold or challenge the dominant view of this era as the Middle Ages, Dark Ages, or the dark Starry Night?

How do beliefs and institutions shape a society? Why does this matter? What might it tell us? Respond based on our study of the Middle Ages. (Note that you may make reference to the modern era but cannot ignore the Middle Ages entirely also avoid simply listing examples, take a more conceptual view then use specific examples to prove it)

What drives progress? Respond based on our study of this era. What drives progress? Respond based on our study of the Middle Ages. (Note that you may make reference to the modern era but cannot ignore the Middle Ages entirely)

A good response will…
Follow proper MLA formatting
Be around 3-4 pages double spaced
Include an introduction with a clear thesis and some indication of the direction of your argument
Utilize and cite information and ideas from multiple readings (you do not need to specifically address all readings) in developing your argument
Cite by author’s last name and page number:
“Here is the quotation” (Lamm 3).
I am paraphrasing something from the documentary on Islam (Islam: Empire of Faith).
Be well-organized, with focused argument paragraphs (suggestion: outline your argument ahead of time and make choices as you cannot include everything)
Address information that challenges your thesis
Have a brief conclusion that goes beyond summarizing the main idea from the argument.
Stay focused and develop an argument. Avoid the “here is everything I know about the Middle Ages” response
Include a MLA-formatted Works Cited page that includes your outside research. You do not need to include the given readings/texts in your Works Cited page.

You can have sources of your own. Please pick one of the three question. Here are some sources you can get, uploaded below

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