Overview
1- Identify the primary source you are using, and explain what type of source it is: example: a petition to the Sultan, A letter to from a merchant or a factor, an excerpt from a memoir... etc, and place it in historical context. It can also be a picture, painting, map, or any other relevant object. 2- If possible Identify the writer. 3- Give a short summary of what the document is about, or what the purpose of the document is. 4- Do a close reading of the document, taking into consideration bias, tone, voice , audience, author, and veracity of the document, followed by your analysis of the text. 5- Conclude your paper. 6- You can use outside sources to back up any claims you make. The outside sources can be taken from the syllabus, or can be any peer reviewed article that is relevant. The paper does not necessarily have to be in the above order, but needs to include all points. Be sure to refer to the text in your analysis, and back up any claims you make.
The paper needs to be 2-3 pages long, and double spaced, 12 font, and with 1” margins.
An Account of the Late Earthquakes in Syria: In a Letter from Dr. Patrick Russell, to His Brother, Alexander Russell, M. D. F. R. S.- Philosophical Transactions (1683-1775) , 1759 - 1760, Vol. 51 (1759 - 1760), pp. 529-534 (primary Document)