Role of Christianity

Purpose Knowledge: After doing this assignment you will have a clear idea of the role of the Christian Church in the medieval world, and the complexity of the relationship of the Church to society, government, and culture of the medieval age Skills: After doing this assignment you should be able to: Synthesize multiple sources to concisely create an effective argument. Use evidence from both primary and secondary sources to prove your argument. Professionally communicate the same argument in two different lengths.   Task Read Beowulf Read the textbook readings on Feudalism & Catholic Church Write 1 essay answering the following question: -(50%)- Format 2 =  150-200 word essay    The author of Beowulf used christian language and religion in a tale that predated christian influence in Scandinavia. How did Christianity play a role in the development of feudalism and the code of chivalry? (You may want to choose a very specific aspect or role and focus your argument on it.)        Submission instructions/Requirements -Submit paper as an attachment in the assignment box of Canvas before class on the day due. -Must be in one of the following formats:    doc, docx, or pdf -You must  use Footnotes all information except that which comes from your own mind.              + http://libguides.nvcc.edu/ChicagoTurabian -Most follow the formatting outlined on the syllabus and Kinch’s Writing Guide. +If not in the proper format ……it will not be graded     Criteria You will be assessed on your ability to analyze the historical era to develop, set forth, and prove your argument using primary and secondary sources effectively in two different lengths. this is Kinch’s writing style  (Summaries do not cut it here. Your ideas should be original!)                 Before writing:                         -Decide on the main thesis of the paper.                                                 (What you are trying to prove?  This may change over the course of the writing process.)                                                         To write an effective paper you must make an Argument.                                                                 Original ideas (no regurgitation)                          -Decide what evidence you are going to use.                                         You have limited space. Use it well.                  Structure:                         -Title———– Catch the reader’s attention.                         -Introduction- Begin the paper by stating your thesis in a clear powerful manner                                                                   State your argument!                                                               Explain what you are arguing, but do not use evidence or examples yet.                                                -Body———–Prove you argument, using examples and specifics from the various readings.                                                         Focus on proving your thesis with both ANALYSIS and EVIDENCE                                                                (Evidence: names, dates, facts, #s, quotes, examples)                                                  -Conclusion—Do not just restate your thesis, drive the nail into the coffin of your argument.                                                                 Avoid new information, you are trying to sum up your points here.                                                                             Flow:                         -When you have finished writing:                                  Change the font / Print it off / Read the paper out loud                                                              This will trick your mind into thinking you have never seen the text before and help you catch mistakes.                                                 -or-                                                   Have someone else read over it.                                                                                                                                           -Use spellcheck.                         ****Check your Grammar.****                                         You will lose credit for grammatical mistakes.                         -Read for the message.                                         Ask yourself: “What did I prove here?”                                                 If your essay argues something different than your introduction states, then go rewrite the introduction.                                                                                                 (I do this on a regular basis.)                     Quoting                         -There should be quotes and examples from primary sources in your paper.                         -Do not fill the paper with quotes: 2-3 per page max.                         -It is better to put the writers ideas in you own words and cite him/her.                      Citation -A full citation of all ideas, not your own, need to be cited in footnote form. – – -Chicago Style citations are appropriate and necessary in historical writing. http://libguides.nvcc.edu/ChicagoTurabian         Kinch’s Pet Peeves.             Necessities of formal writing                         -Always use past tense when discussing the past.                         -Avoid passive voice=  “have been”/ “will be”/ “is going to be” = Be Assertive!                         -Never write in the first person:  “I”  or “we.”                                   -Never use contractions:  can’t / shouldn’t / it’s.                         -Never begin a sentence with the word “Because.”                         -Never use the phrases: “In conclusion” /”In summary” /”across time” /”throughout history”                         -Never write about your experience!                                                          Readers do NOT care about you!                                                                       People will care about your argument if you can convince them!                                     Required Format.                 -12pt.  font                 – Calibri                 -1 in. margins                  -Double spacing