Instructions

Students will create an UnEssay in which they analyze one or two subdisciplines of history studied over the course of the semester. The UnEssay will be at least 2500 words, will include footnotes formatted in the Turabian or “Chicago” style of citation, and will combine the primary and secondary sources students encounter during the semester. Planning assignments are included in this section. UnEssays are due during the final examination time period. We will discuss this project throughout the semester.

Employ your knowledge of the historiography to support your argument and narrative framework (i.e. periodization, coverage, content)

Format

You are welcome to choose a format that fits your audience and argument. All projects must be 2500 to 3000 words and use Chicago Style footnotes for references.

For example:

Visual essays could be created as a StoryMap (https://pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu/modern-world-history/chapter/storymap) that includes at least 2500-3000 words. All sources must be cited using the Chicago Manual of Style (footnote/bibliography).

FAQ: You may choose to write an academic essay. Here are the expectations: Essays should be 2500-3000 words. Bibliography & page numbers are required. All sources must be cited using the Chicago Manual of Style. If you choose this option, indicate the audience of your essay and potential place you could publish it.

Grading

Refer to the rubric. UnEssays will be graded on your ability to follow the directions above as well as formatting and organization. This includes using the proper formatting for Chicago Style Footnotes. Be sure that you construct a clear, concise argument that demonstrates the importance of your argument for the subdiscipline.