ASSIGNMENT 2: THE WRITING GUIDE (HIS105):
In your five paragraph essay using this Writing Guide, use the Schultz class text and at least two of the other sources provided for the topic you chose. Note, you need to include a list of Sources at the end (next page below); also you must cite each of those sources in the body of your paper with short in-text citations. Be sure to review the instruction sheet for Assignment 2. Also, see the help sheet called “Sources and Tips for Assignment 2”. That help sheet also explains about length and provides other tips.
Introduction
In your introduction section, cover the information listed in the bullets below. Your introduction should be one paragraph in length:
• Identify the two different people or government programs that you will discuss; provide relevant date(s) or time frames.
• Describe what you will cover in the paper.
HISTORY AND ISSUES
In two paragraphs, do the following:
For Topic Choice One: Describe briefly the background of each person’s early struggles or success at business development and the motivations. Describe key innovations in strategy that led to success. Devote one paragraph to each person and strategy.
For Topic Choice Two: Describe briefly the background of each government program and what motivated its proposal and passage. Describe the impact of each program on the economy. Devote one paragraph to each program and strategy.
COMPARISON
In your comparison paragraph, evaluate what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each, and the impact of each in that period of history. Explain which approach you favor and why.
CONCLUSION
In your conclusion paragraph, identify similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues or approaches today.
