Historical Question:
Thesis
Write 1 or 2 sentences with multiple,
distinct, parts that directly answers
the question stated in the box at the
top of the page.
Claim Label
Claim Sentence
Write a topic sentence that
summarises one claim from the
thesis. As claims are added, the
topic sentence should reference the
previous claims.
Evidence (Example) and
Logic (Explanation)
Present and explain a piece of
specific evidence (people, place,
event, idea, trend, etc.) to illustrate
the claim.
Evidence (Example) and
Logic (Explanation)
Present and explain a piece of
specific evidence (people, place,
event, idea, trend, etc.) to illustrate
the claim.
Evidence (Example) and
Logic (Explanation)
Present and explain a piece of
specific evidence (people, place,
event, idea, trend, etc.) to illustrate
the claim.
Evidence (Example) and
Logic (Explanation)
Present and explain a piece of
specific evidence (people, place,
event, idea, trend, etc.) to illustrate
the claim.
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Historiography
What are the different historical interpretations surrounding your essay question?
Interpretations/Historians
Explanation
Can the assumptions of the question be
challenged?
Key Quotes
Theory
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Theory
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Theory
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Theory
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Notes/Bibliography