Using specific examples from the book, discuss the primary reasons
the book gives why the northerners and southerners fought in the
Civil War. 3-5 pages double spaced, Times New Roman font size 12. Any other font/size will result
in loosing points. Please use Microsoft word. If you are unable to use Microsoft word, you
can convert the document into a PDF file. Only word and PDF files are viewable through
D2L.
? Quotes from the book should be cited in parenthetical style at the end of the sentence:
“FDR wasn’t always the most beloved president in America” (Brinkley, p.17).
(Author, pg. #).
? Keep citations consistent throughout the entire paper
? Be conscious of the amount of direct citation that you use. No more than two sentences of direct
quotation per citation. If you over cite the book you will be deducted points. There is also never
a reason to imbed an entire block of direct citation into your essay. I want to hear your voice in the
book essay
? Each book essay has to have a cover page with your name, the date and the question # that you
responded to. Failure to provide a cover page or an essay number will result in points being
deducted.
? There is no need for a header of any sorts on your first page of text. That is why you attached
a cover sheet. Your first page of text should begin indented at the top of the page.
? Anything less than 3 full pages of text will result in significant points being deducted
? Since you are only citing one source, there is no need for a bibliography
? Please be sure to fully answer the question for which you are responding to
? Please proof read your paper
? All papers are checked for plagiarism with turnitin.com
? Plagiarism will result in a zero