Epic Of Gilgamesh Essay Topics
Online HIST 1111F World Civilization I
Final Essay Topics
Prof. Wang @ Armstrong
Select one topic from the list below and develop a short essay
Due time: Sunday (12/5) 11:59pm ET
Total points: 50
Requirements:
1. The essay must be typed and saved in either MS Word format (use Times New Roman font, 12pt size, double space).
2. Length: 2-4 pages.
3. It should have a formal title.
4. All direct quotes should be appropriately cited. Please use footnotes, not endnotes (if you don’t know about footnotes, google it. this is an example)1
5. Insert page numbers in your essay (at the center of the bottom).
6. Put your name under the title. (No title page needed)
7. For more instructions about essay writing, read “Essay Writing Guide” under “handouts” folder on course website. …show more content…
Topic 1
Read the two textbook readings—“Analects of Confucius” (textbook, pp.218-9) and “Epic of Gilgamesh” (textbook, pp.116-8) and compare the attitudes of Chinese (Confucius) and Mesopotamians (Gilgamesh) to religion (deities and gods).
Topic 2
Finish these readings: 1) “The Epic of Gilgamesh” (textbook, pp.116-8); 2) “A Pyramid Text” and “Book of the Dead” (textbook, pp.121-3); develop an essay addressing the attitudes of Mesopotamians and Egyptians toward death, life, afterlife and meaning of life (or anything you think related to these readings).
How will your paper be graded?
Your paper will be graded based on instructor’s judgments on these
aspects:
Substance:
Your writing must have a point. It should be responsive to the question or topic you have selected for comment. Though it is not essential for you to offer an absolutely brand new argument or thesis, your paper should provide a clear opinion, summary, and/or interpretation of relevant materials.
Form:
Your paper must be well organized, proof read, and spell checked. Paragraphs should have topic sentences that provide transitions between points and explain to the reader how the material you are presenting is relevant to the topic under discussion.
Evidence:
Historians rely on evidence to substantiate their arguments. Evidence should be used to illustrate points, provide examples, establish chronology and to show the reader how you came to draw the conclusions you are presenting in the writing.
How to submit your paper:
Go to final week’s folder and click “Final paper-dropbox” and submit your paper as an attachment through “upload” button. If you have trouble submitting the file online, email me immediately before the due time with your ppt in attachment.
Late Submission Policy
Theoretically we don’t accept late submissions. But if you have legitimate medical excuses (signed doctor’s note needed) for the preceding week, you’ll be allowed to submit your report after due time without punishments. For all other excuses, you may be allowed to submit your report after due time, but you’ll be punished (with 15 points deducted).
Plagiarism will be punished—you’ll receive F for the whole class.
I highly suggest you to read through the plagiarism tutorial page here before you start your writing:
http://library.armstrong.edu/plagiarismtutorial.html
Final Essay Topics
Prof. Wang @ Armstrong
Select one topic from the list below and develop a short essay
Due time: Sunday (12/5) 11:59pm ET
Total points: 50
Requirements:
1. The essay must be typed and saved in either MS Word format (use Times New Roman font, 12pt size, double space).
2. Length: 2-4 pages.
3. It should have a formal title.
4. All direct quotes should be appropriately cited. Please use footnotes, not endnotes (if you don’t know about footnotes, google it. this is an example)1
5. Insert page numbers in your essay (at the center of the bottom).
6. Put your name under the title. (No title page needed)
7. For more instructions about essay writing, read “Essay Writing Guide” under “handouts” folder on course website. …show more content…
Topic 1
Read the two textbook readings—“Analects of Confucius” (textbook, pp.218-9) and “Epic of Gilgamesh” (textbook, pp.116-8) and compare the attitudes of Chinese (Confucius) and Mesopotamians (Gilgamesh) to religion (deities and gods).
Topic 2
Finish these readings: 1) “The Epic of Gilgamesh” (textbook, pp.116-8); 2) “A Pyramid Text” and “Book of the Dead” (textbook, pp.121-3); develop an essay addressing the attitudes of Mesopotamians and Egyptians toward death, life, afterlife and meaning of life (or anything you think related to these readings).
How will your paper be graded?
Your paper will be graded based on instructor’s judgments on these
aspects:
Substance:
Your writing must have a point. It should be responsive to the question or topic you have selected for comment. Though it is not essential for you to offer an absolutely brand new argument or thesis, your paper should provide a clear opinion, summary, and/or interpretation of relevant materials.
Form:
Your paper must be well organized, proof read, and spell checked. Paragraphs should have topic sentences that provide transitions between points and explain to the reader how the material you are presenting is relevant to the topic under discussion.
Evidence:
Historians rely on evidence to substantiate their arguments. Evidence should be used to illustrate points, provide examples, establish chronology and to show the reader how you came to draw the conclusions you are presenting in the writing.
How to submit your paper:
Go to final week’s folder and click “Final paper-dropbox” and submit your paper as an attachment through “upload” button. If you have trouble submitting the file online, email me immediately before the due time with your ppt in attachment.
Late Submission Policy
Theoretically we don’t accept late submissions. But if you have legitimate medical excuses (signed doctor’s note needed) for the preceding week, you’ll be allowed to submit your report after due time without punishments. For all other excuses, you may be allowed to submit your report after due time, but you’ll be punished (with 15 points deducted).
Plagiarism will be punished—you’ll receive F for the whole class.
I highly suggest you to read through the plagiarism tutorial page here before you start your writing:
http://library.armstrong.edu/plagiarismtutorial.html