ESSAY :Does Abraham Lincoln deserve the accolade "The Great Emancipator?" Say why/why not.
Good historical essays are sharply focused on a limited topic.
Historical essays should have a clearly stated argument (thesis).
Historical essays are built, step by step, on carefully acknowledged evidence.
Historical essays should include original, dispassionate thoughts of the author.
History essays are clearly written with an intended audience in mind.
What matters for this paper is quality over quantity; namely, if you can beautifully articulate your point in THREE pages, then that is fine. If it takes you ten pages, then that is okay too. However, the more relevant evidence you adduce, the more convincing your arguments, and, thus, the better your grade.
You must cite your sources! You may use Chicago style or MLA format-just so long as you professionally give credit where it is due. Plagiarism is a heinous crime in academia, so those who plagiarize or cheat on this test will be drawn and quartered; namely, you run the risk of exam disqualification and a course F. Be warned!