Analysis Paper Assignment

Student’s Name

World History, Andrews

Reading Analysis Paper

Due September 21, 2017

Original Title for your Paper

            Chapter 1 of Discovering the Global Past presents primary sources relating to the importance of water in early societies. Two of these sources, number 10 “Suetonius’s Description of the Water Projects Undertaken by Emperor Claudius (r. 41-54 C.E.)” and number 11 “Activities of Shao Xinchen, Han Dynasty, before 33 B.C.E.” specifically contrast different styles of political leadership revolving around water issues. Which man displays better leadership, Emperor Claudius or Shao Xinchen?  Use quotes from the reading to support your argument.

            Your paper should be three double-spaced pages in length, including Header and Works Cited. Standard font sizes should be used. Margins no greater than 1 inch, please.  Examples of the proper format for your Header and Works Cited sections appear on this handout. You MUST include in-text citations and a Bibliography. Any paper that does not include these elements will be returned unread.

Examples of Format for Bibliographic Entries

            Aurelius, Marcus. “Meditations.” In Heritage of Western Civilizations. Ed. John L. Beatty and Oliver A. Johnson. Vol 1. 8^th ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 1995. 212-220.

            Confucius. “The Analects.” In The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces. Ed. Maynard Mack. New York. W.W. Norton & Company. 1997. 548-549.

Homework for Tuesday, 9/12

For Tuesday, September 12, please print and read these short excerpts from Discovering the Global Past. What do you think of Claudius and Xinchen as leaders? Which one is the better leader… why? Make extensive notes in the margins of the handout as you read and reflect.