After analyzing and researching the writings of
Douglass, Jacobs, Lincoln, and Stowe, form a thesis that enables you to address Douglass’ and
Jacobs’ lives as slaves and Lincoln’s and Stowe’s influences in bringing the institution of slavery
to an end. A thesis is one sentence of no more than 25 words, so choose your words carefully
because you must address both aspects of this topic in the one thesis. As you explore pertinent
contexts, be careful to use appropriate literary, political, and cultural terminology in your
writing.
body, and the conclusion. The thesis and corresponding topic sentences of the body
paragraphs must be developed to reflect the assignment clearly and directly. The body of
the essay must support the thesis by using information and examples from the assigned readings
and must include additional, documented information from six primary and secondary credible
sources. Your textbook may count as only one source, regardless of the number of literary
works that you cite from it. You are required to obtain at least four sources from the
library’s databases, such as the Literature Resource Center and the History Study Center.
Wikipedia, Shmoop University, and Spark Notes are not credible sources for academic writing.