– The paper needs to be 2-3 pages long, and double spaced.
- Identify the primary source you are using, and explain what type of source it is: example a petition to the Sultan, A letter to from a merchant, an excerpt from a memoir… etc, and place it in historical context.
- Identify the writer.
- Give a short summary of what the document is about, or what the purpose of the document is.
- Do a close reading of the document, taking into consideration bias, tone, voice , audience, author, and give your analysis.
- Conclude your paper
- Be sure to refer to the text in your analysis, and back up any claims you make.