Only the Book "the Election of 1912" by Flehinger can be used.

HIST 2112 - Dr. Wilhelm

Compare and contrast the positions of two of the four candidates from the Election of 1912. Use ONLY the documents found in part 2 of The Election of 1912 to support your arguments.

This is a formal essay assignment. I expect an introduction with a thesis statement that directly addresses the prompt and explains your paper's argument. The body of this paper will consist of paragraphs with topic sentences and properly cited evidence from the documents found in part 2 of the book. This evidence should support your argument. You must also have a conclusion which restates your argument and elaborates on other topics or ideas. (See Pyron's Guide, points 1-7, 44-45)

You must use formal and correct English grammar in this paper. Any paper that is not written at a college level will receive an F. Any paper found guilty of any forms of plagiarism will receive an immediate zero. (See Pyron's Guide, points 11, 15-18, 20, 22, 24, 26-28, 32, and 37-40)

This paper must be 1200 words long. You may deviate from this word count in either direction by 100 words only. So, this paper must be between 1100 and 1300 words long. I will deduct 10 points from your final grade for each 100 words shorter or longer than this number. You must include a word count. Do not include a cover page or bibliography. Include your name at the end of the paper. This paper must have 12 pt type, an appropriate font (New Times Roman or Helvecta are preferred - no Comic Sans!), double spacing, and 1 inch margins.

This essay will be graded on the basis of content, organization, and grammar. If you do not have a thesis statement which directly addresses the given prompt and lays out an argument you will not receive above a C. Any paper with grammar or writing that is not 'college-level' will receive an F. To receive an A on this assignment your paper must be organized with a thesis statement and topic sentences, it must display a good use of sources and have correct citations, it must have a brilliant argument, and it must be exceptionally well-written. Most papers will likely be in the B-C range. Please see the grading rubric on D2L for details about grading, content and grammar.

If you need help with this paper see me in my office, consult the college's writing center, or consult Pyron's guide to writing essays (on the syllabus - see the guidelines on the syllabus for this guide). You may also hand in your paper to me one week early for feedback.