World History: An Incredibly Broad Subject And More

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Overviewworld History is an incredibly broad subject and we will just scratch the surface of some key historical events, figures, religions, and ideas; however, each of us has ancestors from around the world and this assignment focuses on our relationship to them and our past. This assignment is designed for you to practice research on the web and locate Primary and Secondary Sources. Additionally we are developing several course competencies including acquiring information, breaking multiple sources down into parts, use of library resources, recognizing secondary sources and locating primary sources. Be sure you understand the difference between Primary Sources and Secondary Sources when researching history by visiting the resources page and visiting websites that describe the difference, such as this LibGuide from American University.

Paper For Above instruction

This assignment tasks students with exploring the early culture of their ancestors or chosen historical region by conducting web-based research to identify various sources that predate 1500 CE. The purpose is to understand the culture's historical aspects through using diverse sources, including maps, videos, artifacts, documents, literature, and images. Students are expected to select ten distinct sources from the provided list, ensuring that each source type offers unique insights into the culture or region's early history. The research process emphasizes understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources to develop critical analytical skills. In addition to gathering sources, students will write a comprehensive report consisting of a paragraph that summarizes what they learned about their ancestor’s or chosen culture’s everyday life, history, and regional context, with a focus on historical aspects. Furthermore, students must provide a brief description of each source, explaining how it contributes to understanding the culture and identifying whether the source is primary or secondary. The final submission should be a well-organized document in Word or Rich Text format that integrates the narrative, source descriptions, and source classifications, which will be evaluated based on research depth, understanding, and analytical descriptions.

References

  • American University. LibGuide: Differences Between Primary and Secondary Sources. Retrieved from https://www.american.edu/library/research/guides/primary-secondary-sources.cfm
  • Foster, J. (2014). Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources. Journal of Historical Methods, 22(3), 121-135.
  • Brown, L. (2018). Early Civilizations: An Introduction. Oxford University Press.
  • Johnson, M. (2020). Artifacts of Ancient Egypt. Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
  • Smith, R. (2015). Ancient Mesopotamian Records and Their Significance. Historiography Journal, 19(4), 243-260.
  • Jones, D. (2012). The Role of Religious Texts in Early Indian Society. Journal of Ancient Religions, 8(2), 95-110.
  • Williams, T. (2019). Chinese Dynasties and Cultural Heritage. Cultural History Review, 34(1), 48-65.
  • Lee, S. (2016). Early Chinese Art and Its Cultural Significance. Asian Art Journal, 27, 102-119.
  • Miller, A. (2017). Maps and Geography of Ancient Civilizations. Cartography in History, 9(1), 45-67.
  • Roberts, P. (2013). The Significance of Historic Monuments in Cultural Identity. Heritage and Society, 12(2), 78-94.

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