We have now explored the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and science in the 19th century. Which era was the most significant in terms of scientific and intellectual achievement and why? Which individual from this era contributed the most to these developments? A primary source is required for this assignment that was written by this person. How does using the primary source help you better understand him or her? Here are example links for primary source collections online: The Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and 19th Century (and other) primary sources.
Paper Outline (Use Subheadings for Parts A, B, and C):
- Title Page
- Introduction
- Part A: Era Selection Answer
- Part B: Individual Selection Answer
- Part C: Primary Source Answer
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or bibliography).
Format: APA, MLA, or Chicago Manual of Style. For assistance visit:
- Writing@APUS-APA
- Writing@APUS-MLA
- Writing@APUS-Chicago-Notes/Bib
Paper Requirements:
- Your paper should use 12-point Times New Roman format, double-spaced, 1-inch margins All papers should be submitted as a Word document.
- Cite at least one of the readings for the week.
- Cite ONE primary source written by your selected person for the week. As a reminder, a primary source “is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.” Click here to learn the difference between primary and secondary sources:
- Include a bibliography.
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