Historical Fiction Newspaper Article

Introduction I enjoy reading historical fiction. However, I have to set aside my history brain because I tend to wonder how historically accurate are things in the story? For our major paper, we are going be writing a version of historical fiction. But unlike historical fiction novels which are all about a good story, your writing will be judged on its accuracy, writing clarity, and how it demonstrates themes and ideas that we have learned across the course so far. Instead of a historical fiction story, you will write a pretend newspaper article from the past. First Draft Grade and Comments This first draft will provide you with a grade and feedback. You will have the option to revise and submit a second draft based on the feedback that you receive. Reminder: Do your own writing and thinking Engage with the course material for yourself, think, and write your own ideas. A major point of this course is to work on your own writing and communication skills. To do that you need to write and think for yourself. Using AI to generate a response for you or other forms of plagiarism is a violation of the Academic Honor Policy and may result in a zero on the paper. A zero on either of the two major papers will result in failing the course, as a you must earn a C+ or higher on the writing portion to pass the course and earn your “W” writing requirement. Instructions Write An Imaginary (but accurate) Newspaper opinion article From the Past: Newspaper Opinion Piece Rules Written about material from Modules 1-6. Must be set in the past. Pretend you are writing at some point from 1700-1900. Exceptions: It can’t be set right when the pilgrims arrived (too early for established newspapers). And it can’t be a repeat of the pamphlet that you wrote in Module 4. Things to Include: An accurate and relevant newspaper (audience). An accurate and relevant date for your article. A distinct thesis. A clear argument. Module citations and explanatory footnotes (see below for more info) provide explanatory footnotes explaining your historical reasoning, choices, and module references Include an explanatory footnotes where you discuss the reasons and choices behind your historical writing. Include module citations in footnotes You must include parenthetical references to the module material that you are using in your footnotes. References should be used for both direct quotes and indirect references (summarizing module ideas in your own words.) Include the learning page, and the specific source, section, and/or subsection used. See the example below. Your draft should include multiple references with citations for each idea pulled from the module pages. Along with the reference, include an explanation for your choices. Module Footnote Example 1 The Pilgrims who migrated to North America struggled financially. (1.1., The Pilgrims) Citation = (Learning Page, Section/Source) Module Footnote Example 2 19th century German immigrants spoke German in their churches and schools. (L.P. 5.2, German Immigrant Community, Language). Citation = (Learning Page, Section, Subsection) Other Requirements Total Length: 1200-1500 (including footnotes), Max = around 2,000 Main Text Font Style and Size: Times New Roman or Aptos, 12 Point (Footnotes can be 10 point font size). Main Text Double Spaced, Footnote Single-spaced (Both main text and footnotes) Use Module Material Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Module Material Use Module Material for Evidence and Citations Your ideas should be backed by module material. Use Module Material that Best Supports Your Argument Find the module material and ideas that best support your argument. It’s not about just using module material but material that supports your ideas.