1. Identify the people and events currently impacting the event you have selecte
1. Identify the people and events currently impacting the event you have selected. From what you understand of the current event, why is this event significant?
2. What is the historical context behind your event? In order to fully understand why something is happening now, we need to know who and what happened in the past that resulted in the current events. You CAN go back as far as 1850, but no further. What you are trying to answer is how historical events have led to the current event.
It should also clearly articulate a thoughtful appreciation for the time and culture and the larger contextual significance of the issue in question (also known as the Historical Context). Make sure the essay includes a bibliography page at the end that lists all of the sources you used to write the paper.
Be careful with the sources you choose. I will be looking at those very closely. You will probably need to consult a mix of different news sites and historical material to properly complete the project. Significant points will be taken off for use of non-scholarly or unreputable news sources. If you are unsure where to start, especially for international news, please consult the list below:
Explain the current issue – remember, others know nothing about what is happening in this region so make sure you provide examples and specifics so they get the whole picture.
For more help with the historical context, please consult these sources:
Reputable sources from a news site, research, or book
Your textbook!
CIA World Fact Book https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
AP News https://www.apnews.com/tag/apf-intlnews
The Guardian https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world
PBS News https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world
NPR (National Public Radio) https://www.npr.org/sections/world/
The Economist https://www.economist.com/
Foreign Affairs https://www.foreignaffairs.com/?cid=int-gna
The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/news/world
The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/international/
BBC News http://www.bbc.com/news/world
The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/world
The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/world
The Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world
The Houston Chronicle https://www.chron.com/news/nation-world/world/
Reuters https://www.reuters.com/news/world
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