General Rules DO: Write in 3rd person Write in past tense DON’T: NEVER: I, we, us, you, your, me, mine Write in past tense DON’T: Contractions: don’t, won’t, shouldn’t Meaningless Words/Phrases: very, a lot, since the beginning of time, across history Absolutes: always, never, all the time

FAQ 1. Do I have to use all the documents? Use SIX, seven will be provided You must “source” 3 of the six you use. 2. Do I have to state my document categories? No, those should be evident in your argument  My first category is political causes of the Reformation.  The political causes of the Reformation include the vying for power between German peasants, princes, the Holy Roman Emperor, and the pope. 3. How many docs to create a category? 1 or more (no set number) But: remember you need 3 pieces of evidence to support argument QUOTES ARE NOT EVIDENCE 4. What does “document” mean? Maps, political cartoons, historiography excerpts, primary source excerpts (letters, laws, diaries, articles), etc. DO NOT USE QUOTES!