Task:
Choose ONE of these civilizations and write a paper that argues in favor of why it is important for us to learn about this
civilization today.
Mesapotamia
Nubia
Egypt
Greece
Persia
Hellenistic Era
Carthage
Rome
Sources:
Use the texts that we have been studying throughout the semester to locate the information that will help you write a
convincing argument. Please note: the texts you need to complete this task are the texts we
have studied during this course. Attached are the Texts needed to complete this assignment.
I don’t have the PDF for the textbook used. But here is the title in case you find it on your end.
A History of Western Society
McKay, et al
Bedford/St. Martins, 13th edition, Value Edition, 2019.
ISBN: 9781319112455
There is no need for you to go out and find sources on your own. In fact, I would urge
you not to.
Audience:
When you write Paper 3, your imaginary audience will be a group of people whose opinions
you need to change so that they agree with you. This group of people could be anything from the members of your
book circle, to the members of the PTA meetings at your children’s school, the readers or editors of a major newspaper, an elected representative, a good friend, a historical figure we have learned about this semester, or the extraterrestrials who have arrived to make contact. The choice is yours. The format of your paper will depend on which
audience you choose to address, e.g., a letter, a PM, an op-ed, an article, a speech.
Again, the choice is yours.
Passing Grade:
Regardless of the format you choose, for a passing grade, your paper needs to be written in
your own words and consist of a thesis statement, an argument, a conclusion, and a list of works cited. It needs to
contain accurately included quotes immediately followed by
accurately formatted footnotes as well as summaries of the information found in your
sources according to the Chicago Manual of Style (Notes and Bibliography). The paper
should be no more than 1,500 words excluding the bibliography (1490–1510 words is acceptable).
Due date:
This paper is due on Sunday April 17 at 11:59 p.m.