PROMPT: For the ‘Prospectus’ assignment, you will write a thesis statement (100-150 words) on a topic
we’ve touched upon in HIST 1400 but not investigated fully. To support your thesis, you will summarize how
you’d use: 1 major ‘introductory’ scholarly book/volume, 2 scholarly articles/chapters/books, and 3 primary
sources (texts, archaeological finds, works of art, etc.). All this is designed to help you research/prepare for
future courses that may ask for a formal research essay.