I’m working on a history writing question and need a sample draft to help me understand better.
Archimedes’ Inventions
- Conduct research to learn about the origins and context of Archimedes and his discoveries and inventions.
- Then, choose one of Archimedes’ inventions, principles, or ideas to write about.
- New World Encyclopedia | Archimedes (opens in a new window)
- Respond to the following questions in a cohesive essay, with an introduction, a series of body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Incorporate direct references to the primary source(s).
- What is the historical setting for this invention?
- How did Archimedes respond to his particular historical context with this invention? What problem was he attempting to solve?
- Do you see this discovery or invention at work in the modern-day? If so, how?
Requirements
- Cohesive essay, incorporates an introduction, a series of body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
- Incorporates direct references to primary source(s).
- Comprehensively and insightfully addresses all prompts:
- What is the historical setting for this invention?
- How did Archimedes respond to his particular historical context with this invention? What problem was he attempting to solve?
- Do you see this discovery or invention at work in the modern-day? If so, how?
- Writes with authority citing only authoritative sources through paraphrasing rather than direct quotation.