World Civilization
to 1550 C.E.

World Civilization
1550 to the present

World Civilization Interactive Journey

HIST 4130/5130
The Middle Ages

HIST 4950/5950
Medieval Monasticism

HIST 4140/5140
Renaissance and
Reformation

HIST 4280/5280:
Intellectual and
Cultural History
of Europe
to 1500 C.E.

HIST 4285/5285:
Intellectual and
Cultural History
of Europe
since 1500 C.E.

IDST 2310:
The Fine and
Applied Arts
in Civilization

IDST 2205:
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Sample Essays for History Assignments

The essays below are intended to be used as samples of the level of writing and historical research expected in my World Civilization classes. I have included a well-written essay as well as a poorly written essay, along with an explaination of why each essay is acceptable or not. Study these essays carefully in order to better prepare for exams and take-home essays, as well as research papers.

A Sample Essay on Constantine which is well-written
A Sample Essay on Constantine which is poorly written