English colonists in Massachusetts and Virginia had very different goals in mind for their colonies, but by 1763 these two colonies saw themselves as being culturally and politically linked. Explain how Anglicization transformed this relationship. Your answer must explain the ways in which these colonies began differently and how they came to culturally identify with one and other by 1763.
Essay should be at least 400 words in length.
Essays should include a thesis statement/argument that provides supporting points in order to fully answer the question. An analytically-driven essay should have an intro, body, and conclusion. Use specific examples to support your thesis/argument. You must present at least one primary and one secondary sources in your essays to support your opinions and analysis.
Basic Structure for an Analytically Driven Essay:
Your essay should consist of three distinct parts: introduction, body, and summary (conclusion).
I. The Introduction
a. Thesis – This sentence contains the main idea. What is the point of the essay? What are you arguing? A thesis also tells your reader what points you will make in the argument.
b. Preview – briefly state the a,b,c etc. of section II (The Body)
You may also begin the introduction with an interesting, yet related attention getting sentence or two to draw the reader in. This is not necessary and if not done correctly can be distracting.
Do not begin a paper with some vague sweeping statement like “Throughout history the more things have changed the more they have stayed the same.” Get to the point.
II. The Body – here you should pay attention to the organization of your paragraphs.
a. Your first point
i. Each point will have a topic sentence (that supports the thesis)
ii. Each point will have evidence to support it
- Perhaps a fact, a concrete example, or a quote from the text
- Perhaps additional facts, examples, or quotes.
iii. Each point will have some sort of further explanation (analysis).
- Why is this important or significant?
Between each point, there should be a transition statement that helps the reader get from point a to b. One really simple example is “Not only is point a important, but point b is also important.”
b. Your second point
i. Each point will have a topic sentence (that supports the thesis)
ii. Each point will have support
- Perhaps a fact, a concrete example, or a quote from the text
iii. Each point will have some sort of further explanation (analysis).
- Why is this important or significant?
c. Add points with topic sentences, evidence, and analysis until you’ve proven your thesis.
III. The Conclusion
a. The paragraph should summarize the main points of your essay.
b. This paragraph should state the conclusion at which you have arrived.
General Checklist before submitting papers.
Argument
First paragraph contains a thesis statement
Topic sentence of every paragraph in the body supports the thesis statement
Every topic sentence is supported by evidence (facts, quotations from readings, lecture, or research
Style
Paper uses the passive voice and “there was/there were” constructions only when necessary
Past tense is used to write about the past
Formatting, Punctuation, and Proofreading
Name and date at the top of your paper
Paper double spaced
All citations include a page number, and when using exact words, quotation marks.
Pages are numbered
Appropriate use of commas and apostrophes
Commas and periods are inside quotation marks. Example: The raven said, “Nevermore.”
Check for common word mistakes: their/there, its/it’s, who’s/whose, etc.
Names of professor and everyone mentioned in paper spelled correctly
Paper read aloud to correct run-on and awkward sentences
