World History: Essay Assignment

In a clear, coherent and well-planned essay, respond to the following question:

Was Napoleon a child of revolution, or did he overturn its ideals?

Requirements:
*Use “5 paragraph” essay format: introduction with thesis statement, supporting paragraphs (3 or 4, each with clear topic sentences) and a conclusion.
*Clearly argue for ONE side of the question above. Make a strong argument.
*Include a title that suggests what you will argue. (Not Napoleon Argumentative Essay.)
*Use Times New Roman or Arial font, 12 point, double-spaced with one-inch margins
*Proofread your work before submitting. Careless grammar and spelling errors only detract from the quality of your final draft.
*Cite any reliable outside sources.

Notes on the thesis statement:
*It states what you will attempt to prove in your essay.
*It should be strong, powerful and direct.

Other notes on writing:
*Your introductory paragraph can contain introductory material (about what the revolution stood for, about what Napoleon stood for, or how he came to power). However, be sure to make it relevant to your essay.
*Your conclusion should wrap up the thesis statement and not bring up new points.
*Paragraphs should relate clearly to your thesis and should not have any extra topics within it.
*Do not use “I,” “me,” “we,” or “you.” State your thesis then prove it with examples

Friday, November 6; Out of 50 points

Grading Rubric:
*Thesis Statement is present, clear, and coherent – it answers the question posed above and provides direction for the essay.
*Information used/cited is accurate and relevant (used to prove the thesis, not simply included to add length.
*Ideas are detailed, well developed and clearly explained.
*Writing is fluid with no grammar and spelling errors – sentence structure is varied and transitions between paragraphs/ topics are smooth.
*Formatting is correct.
*Final essay shows effort, understanding of material, and completeness.