Topic: Write an argumentative essay comparing and contrasting the Second World War and the Cold War in Europe. What points could be in your essay: (Also need to finish the essay preparation worksheet which i already attached to the question.)

length: 1500-2000 words, 8-10 pages

1.Context:

Factors leading to war (briefly)

Stakes involved (what would the winner get?)

2.Opposing forces

Size, quality, composition

Technologies of war involved

Logistics and supply

Funding – how did they pay for this war?

3.Nature and Duration of the War

Tactics

Phases of Battle

Casualties

Costs

4.Victory and Loss

How was victory achieved?

What did victory (if any) mean?

Were the costs involved perceived to be worth it?

What happened to the losers?

How did victory and loss affect the societies involved?

Consider the economic, social, and political consequences

Remember: It is impossible to talk about everything. Be selective and analytic. Don’t just tell me what happened, analyze to create a compare and contrast of the two wars.

Sources and Research:

• 2 Encyclopedias
• 2 Videos
• 5 journal articles or books
• 1 other academic source of your choice
• All lecture notes

Requirements:

Develop a clearly defined thesis statement with strong supporting evidence from your sources.

Demonstrate you can construct an argumentative essay

Provide proper compare and contrast essay form and structure

A clear, concise, and defined thesis statement that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay.

Clear and logical transitions between the introduction, body (points of comparison and contrast), and conclusion.

Body paragraphs that include evidential support.

Evidential support (whether factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal).

A conclusion that does not simply restate the thesis but readdresses it in light of the evidence provided.

Use all the source materials provided by completing the Preparation Worksheet

Demonstrate that you can pull information from a wide variety of sources

Harder sources used more = more marks

Other research is fine, but not necessary

At least 20-25 footnotes are expected

Exploitation and analysis of source material

Demonstrate use of quality evidence and a quantity of evidence

Proper Citations and Bibliography Page

Chicago Style bibliography and footnotes

Cover page is required

Demonstrate you know how avoid plagiarism by giving credit and citing your sources

Error free writing

Proper grammar, mechanics, and punctuation

Demonstrate your writing skills – can you communicate your ideas coherently and succinctly?

Page setup and format

Demonstrate you can read instructions and follow directions

Standard margins

Page Numbers

Font – Times New Roman 12pt