Essay on "Greater Middle East Gulf Region"

Quoted Instructions for "Greater Middle East Gulf Region" Assignment:

Explain the key historical-political factors that shape the Greater Middle East/Gulf (Muhammad*****s Islamic religion; Arab unity under 3 empires from 700 to 1918 A.D.; Arab divisiveness and political rivalry under national governments since the 1930s; the Super-Powers***** influence in the region during the Cold War; and the reasons for the 50 years-long Arab-Israeli conflict).

Explanation of Essays

You are to write formal (APA style) essays-papers, approximately 500 words each from a selection of topics covered in class.

The format for the essay should not only be a review and contain a summary of what other critics say about the work. The major purpose of it is to voice your concerns, views and opinions based on correct and logical evidences.

You should be reflective (think deeply and engage in multiple rewrites).

Since the required word count is 500+ words each paper (please keep writing within 100 words in either direction).

Format of essay:

A. Introduction ��*****" Your introductory paragraph should set the stage for what is to follow. Use a catchy first line to grab the reader*****s attention. In this paragraph you should present the central theme, the thesis statement, and facts surrounding the main theme. Any important definitions and terms that will have relevance in the body can be defined and explained here if necessary.

B. Short summary - Provide a very brief summary of the work being reviewed. Then preview your argument, briefly stating what you will attempt to prove your argument. Never present any more than the minimum that the reader needs to know to understand your argument.

C. Body ��*****" This should be the bulk of your paper. It is where the scope of the essay should be explored and where the facts and data presented in the article are analyzed and checked for their logic and accuracy. It is where you will present details of the reviewed material and where you ask the critical questions we have covered so far in the course. It should clearly demonstrate how your analysis and evaluation influences how you reacted to the reasoning. Most importantly, it should be your argument and not a summary. You need to cite your information and use parenthetical citation or footnotes / endnotes.

D. Conclusion ��*****" This final paragraph should sum up your overall conclusions. It should not contain any new or additional information. It should very briefly restate the ideas or arguments that have already been presented in the paper and more so point out the importance of your argument. Provide an interesting closing - a striking statement or a dramatic example with reference back to the thesis statement, making an impact and signaling the end of your essay.