Changes in the Great Middle East

IMPERIAL ASSESSMENT PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
This is a standard research paper like you will find in other courses. Its subject should revolve around the period and subject matter of the course. The goal is for you to practice the skills you learned during this course and to exhibit an understanding of the knowledge you have gained of Greater Middle East Warfare.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a 1-page paper in current Turabian format how the relative location of the GME changed over time and yet remained remarkably relevant to powers both outside and within the region. The importance of the Greater Middle East (GME) to the western powers changed between the years leading up to World War One and those by the end of World War Two. How and why did the importance of the GME change, and did the west seek to consciously exploit or inject its values into the region or did imperialism during simply reflect a continuation of the differing world views and the long struggle between east and west in an increasingly globalized world?
Your paper must meet the following criteria:
1. A clear thesis that answers a historically significant question(s).
2. A strong narrative supported by evidence in a systematic manner to support the thesis. Remember to use strong transitional devices between sections of the paper and frequently remind readers how each array of evidence supports the thesis.
3. Significant engagement with professional interpretations of the background or specific topic you researched.
4. Written in the active voice, past tense. Use block quotations only sparingly, if at all. Always integrate quotations into your own words rather than use them as independent sentences. Cite your evidence often.
5. The Department of History at LUO requires that students use the Turabian Notes – Bibliography citation style. You must use footnotes with the Turabian footnote citation style within the paper. Then, you must use the bibliographic format you practiced in this course for the final bibliography. Consult the LUO Online Writing Center Quick Guide to Turabian for answers to common questions, including formatting considerations regarding margins, fonts, and spacing.
Note: This assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.