Writing a Historical Essay

This essay is to be completed individually. Your essay must be typed on your computer using size 11 or 12
Times New Roman, Calibri, or Cambria font, with 1.5 spacing.
Which major contributions by the British had the largest impact on Indian society between
1750 and 1918?
Step #1 Understanding the Question.
What is the question asking you?




Step #2 Responding to the question
Paragraph #1 (Paragraph topic)
The point of this paragraph will be:
The points in this paragraph will be:




Paragraph #2 (Paragraph topic)
The point of this paragraph will be:
The points in this paragraph will be:




Paragraph #3 (Paragraph topic)
The point of this paragraph will be:
The points in this paragraph will be:




Paragraph #4 (Paragraph topic)
The point of this paragraph will be:
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Step #3 Introduction and Conclusion
Introduction 3-4 full sentences.
What is your argument? (Give a brief description of each of your paragraphs)
Conclusion 3-4 full sentences.
Closing statement explaining that your argument is correct.
Step #4 Referencing your source
To correctly write a bibliography remember the following tips:
Must be in alphabetical order according to the author/editors last name.
If the author/editor is unknown, write Unknown Author/Editor instead of a name.
If there are multiple authors/editors, just put the first one down.
Remember to include the date of publication/date you last accessed.
Example reference:
Book
Simple.
Carrodus, G. 2016. Oxford Big Ideas 9 History Victorian Curriculum. Pg 236-239. Oxford University Press.
Advanced.
Carrodus, G, and Smith, R. 2016. Significant changes to Indian Society under British Rule in Oxford Big Ideas
9 History Victorian Curriculum, pg 236-239. Oxford University Press. Melbourne, Australia.
Website
Simple
Aggarwal, M. http://www.historydiscussion.net/british-india/social-and-economic-impact-of-british-rule-
in-india/1595 Accessed 13/06/17
Advanced
Aggarwal, M. Social and Economic Impact of British Rule in India on
http://www.historydiscussion.net/british-india/social-and-economic-impact-of-british-rule-in-india/1595.
Accessed 13/06/17.