LEQ Flashcards: Writing Theses and Essays

Questions and Answers

What is a thesis?

A historical defensible claim that answers all parts of the question (correct)

A summary of the conclusion without a claim

A document submitted in a historical essay

An ambiguous statement with no clear argument

What does a comparison essay do?

Describes how two subjects are similar and different, explaining the reasons for those similarities and differences.

What does a causation essay describe?

It describes the causes and/or effects of a historical event and explains the reasons for them.

What is the primary focus of a CCOT essay?

It describes historical continuity and change over time and explains the reasons for both. Signup and view all the answers

What role does evidence play in historical writing?

Uses specific examples of relevant evidence to explain the topic and elaborates how these examples support the thesis. Signup and view all the answers

What is synthesis in historical writing?

Explains the connections between the argument and developments in other historical periods or themes. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts for LEQ Flashcards

Thesis
- Creates a defensible historical claim.
- Answers all parts of the question.
- Positioned in introduction or conclusion.
- Should be rephrased in the concluding paragraph.
Comparison Essay
- Analyzes both similarities and differences between subjects.
- Explains reasons behind these similarities and differences.
Causation Essay
- Examines causes and/or effects of a historical event.
- Provides rationale for the identified causes and/or effects.
CCOT (Continuity and Change Over Time) Essay
- Discusses historical continuity and changes over a period.
- Explores reasons behind these continuities and changes.
Evidence
- Uses specific, relevant examples to clarify the topic.
- Elaborates on how examples support the thesis or argument.
- Example: Margret Thatcher for European context.
Synthesis
- Connects arguments to developments in different historical contexts.
- Relates to additional themes in history (political, economic, social, cultural, intellectual).
- May draw from other disciplines or fields of inquiry.

Description

This quiz focuses on key concepts related to writing Long Essay Questions (LEQ) in history. Learn the definitions of important terms such as 'thesis', 'comparison essay', and 'causation essay'. Test your understanding and improve your essay-writing skills to create historically defensible claims.