How to nail History EE?
Most students who study history find it to be a fascinating subject and like finding interesting tidbits here and there. The fun, however, seems to end too soon when it comes to an in-depth study that results in a 4000-word essay. But many of them find that they have not begun writing their history EE by the midway point of their summer break. Because they may be completely unsure of how to write their history EE in the first place and/or because they are confused about where to begin.
Additionally, they have read a lot of writing advice for history EEs, and as most of it is contradictory, they are now completely baffled as to how to format or approach the topic.
But now that you're here, you can put an end to all the anxiety and tension you experience.
Take a deep breath and start:
It's a lot like historical essays if you've ever written any. For instance, if someone asked you, "To what degree," you might respond with some arguments in support and some in opposition. The expanded essay is exactly the same, with the exception that...well...extended. It provides specifics for your arguments for and against them, as well as your conclusion. Given the length and detail of your arguments, the conclusion in the EE may be longer than it would be in your papers (around a page).
Plan out your research question:
Figuring out your research question's arguments in support and opposition by organizing them into bullet points, just like you would for a typical historical essay.
Writing the introduction:
- Create a captivating opening (quote, etc.)
- Shortly Summary the subject (the event, leader, etc. that you are concerned with)
- Describe the reasons behind the controversy surrounding your topic. Are there many causes or effects? Does history dispute it? And then discuss your interest in it.
- State the topic of your study.
- Discuss the methodology, including how you gathered your data, the sources you used, etc.
- Provide a more thorough background explanation if you wish to introduce anything further to the issue.
Handle various viewpoints:
Try to include a variety of viewpoints in your essay if you want to get a high grade on your history EE. This demonstrates the complexity of your reasoning and the fact that you considered opposing opinions before drawing your conclusions. For instance, if you're arguing that World War I's economic factors were its main causes, you should also take into account the political and social climate in Europe at the time. Don't stop there, though!
You should then go into why your main thesis statement still holds true and is the strongest argument after responding to the counterarguments. Your essay will become more convincing as a result of this.
