Your task is to write an analytical evidence-based essay on an individually chosen topic related to the
\nVietnam Wars. You may choose to focus on a single individual, event, moment in time, period or
\nanything that your sources allow you to engage. In the past, students have, for example, explored
\nhow, when, or why Americans committed themselves to Vietnam; what Americans at home thought
\nabout the war; what people around the world thought about the war; public and official perceptions of
\nthe Diem regime; the Geneva Conference; the Tet offensive; My Lai; the Strategic Hamlets Program;
\nthe soldiers\u2019 experience; how Vietnam reflected the Cold War; how a particular administration
\napproached the War; or a number of specific military or political components. You have lots of
\noptions in that sense. Beware however, that part of the task is to show competency and understanding
\nof the War and that to a great extent comes from a careful selection of topic. The expectation is depth
\nof research, and in analysis of sources and arguments. Consequently, while the choice of topic is
\nfairly open, it is important to choose a topic that can be contained and thus intellectually unpacked.
\nPapers tend to fail when the chosen topic is too broad to cover or analyze effectively. A strong essay
\nsupports its arguments with detailed evidence that is sustained throughout the paper in a clear and
\ncogent manner, an effective contextualization, and intellectual argument. To do so, requires a topic
\nthat is manageable. Attempts to write about long periods in time or big unclear approaches almost
\nalways lead to very poor grades. The freedom granted in this assignment, in other words, rewards the
\nthoughtful and diligent student.
\nAnalytical papers are source-based papers. The point is not to explain what you personally think of
\nthe war but to construct a substantiated thesis and arguments based on a careful selection of primary
\nand secondary sources. The selection of sources as well as the required annotated bibliography (see
\nmore below for requirements) are therefore critical to a successful outcome.
\nThe basis for your essay must be a blend of relevant primary and secondary sources.
\nThe primary sources must come from a combination of assigned sources and media sources from
\nthe period of the wars. The assigned primary sources are self-explanatory but note that these can
\ninclude both readings and primary sources videos used in class (most of these are also available on
\nBlackboard). In addition, you must incorporate national media articles that can be accessed via
\nBentley\u2019s Library Website. These include historical papers such as the New York Times; Wall Street
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\nJournal; Boston Globe; Chicago Tribune; Los Angeles Times; and Life magazine as well as others. It
\nis critical to make sure that the media you use is from the time of the war and not articles written
\nlong after the fact. A video on Blackboard [go to Course information and Syllabus and choose the
\n\u201cAnalytical Paper Resources\u201d folder] will demonstrate how to find these on Bentley\u2019s Library. If you
\nneed further assistance, please consult Bentley\u2019s reference librarians. They are there to help.
\nIn addition to your selected primary sources, you must support your arguments with a selection
\nof at least 4 relevant scholarly secondary sources that you locate independently either at the library
\nor via relevant databases such as jstor.org or other databases of secondary source academic journal
\narticles.
\n1 The assigned course books cannot be among the four required secondary sources.
\nScholarly books and academic journal articles are acceptable sources for this academic research
\nassignment. The purpose of the secondary source research is to provide context and details. It is not
\nenough to have one simple quote or reference to the secondary source. It is expected to help with
\nbackground so that you can better analyze your primary sources.
\nNOTE: Random non-professional or non-academic websites are not acceptable sources, neither is
\nWikipedia, Britannica, or any other encyclopedia. Biography.com, history.com, or the like are also
\nnot appropriate sites for research. <\/div>\n
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