You have two choices to write about. Please choose one for your topic.
Choice 1:
Using the sources provided in the class, describe the reasons people went on Crusade, and what do you think was the greatest factor out of them?
Describe at least FOUR reasons for crusading and choose one that you think was the most important.
Choice 2:
Compare and contrast the idea of jihad with the spread of Islam and that of Christian “holy war” in the Crusades. According to the sources, are there similarities? According to the sources, are the differences? What primary sources do they derive from?
In order to do this, you must describe and define these two terms, and then compare and contrast the results.
The paper must be doubled spaced. It must be at least 1000 words and no greater than 1200 words. It must include citations and a work cited page. Support your essay with at least two of the sources provided in the class. If you fail to support your essay with the sources, you will lose at least 25 points.
It is due December 9, 2019.
Rubric
You must include a ‘Works Cited’ section in which you will include all the sources you used to write your paper. Internet sources like Wikipedia can be written by anyone – they may be (and frequently are) fatally biased or factually wrong. Do not depend on them. Instead consult the sources I have provided.
A essay:
· Answers all parts of the questions in full, precise manner
· Includes references and works cited section
· Meets length and formatting requirements
· Clearly and concisely written
· Strong argumentation – clearly developed position and support the position with well-selected evidence
· Detailed discussion and precise information: correct names, dates, events are included
· Evidence taken from in-class discussion/lecture and primary source readings
· Minimal issues of grammar/spelling
· Avoids superfluous/tangential material
· Has clear introduction/body/conclusion
B essay:
· Clearly answers all parts of the questions but lacks deep support and relies on limited evidence
· Meets length and formatting requirements
· Includes references and works cited section
· Evidence from lecture and readings presented in support of a clear argument
· Discussion and information still has good level of detail, but more important points such as names, dates, or figures are lacking or incorrect
· Minimal issues of grammar/spelling
· Limited tangential material or items that do not advance the argument
· Has clear introduction/body/conclusion
C essay
· Argumentation is weak or not fully developed – eg. There is limited support for assertions, limited discussion of the historical significance of events/people or cited data
· Includes references and works cited section
· May have problems with meeting length and/or formatting requirements
· Does not clearly and concisely answer all parts of the question
· Lacks specific details and evidence (too general)
· Largely descriptive with only limited narrative detail
· Largely factually correct with only limited errors of fact
· Relies on unsupported assertions
· Lacks reference to readings for class and class lecture and discussion as evidence
· Vague in its organization (lacking clearly distinct introduction/body/conclusion)
· Grammar/spelling issues are noticeable
· Lack of clarity in argument or presentation of supporting facts
· May stray off topic or include considerable superfluous material
D/F essay:
· Does not meet requirements of length and formatting
· Does not answer all or most of the questions asked
· Defective works cited or uses poor quality historical sources
· Does not produce an argument
· Does not produce any supporting material from class/readings
· Poorly organized
· Distracting/serious issues with grammar and/or spelling
· May lack significant information of relevance to the topic under discussion
What do I reference?
The basic general facts of history, such as the actors in a given situation or the dates in which they occur are not required. E.g. the Battle of Hattin was fought on July 4, 1187. This is general knowledge and would not require a footnote to support the information. However, if you decide to write about the specifics of the day of the battle and some scholars think a certain event happened at 9 AM and others feel the same event happened at noon, this is not considered general fact. It is historically controversial and would require a note referencing the various sources at the point where they disagree.
The second point where you reference works is when there is analysis (this is by definition not accepted fact and open to question) that you include that is not your own. For example, you find an author who decides that Queen Sibyl was having a secret affair and that this affected the political course of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. If you agree with this assessment and you place any of this interpretive information from this author in your paper, you will need to cite that source and note the page where the specific details you mention are located. Never feel ashamed about clearly stating where your details came from.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE7fJ3oOV9c&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLVoeHqBkF8&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42W8MCw2p8I&feature=youtu.be
https://www.ancient.eu/article/1249/the-crusades-causes–goals/
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/medieval/9-factors-caused-first-crusade.html
