Victorian Era Reading

Here are several websites that treat of the Victorian Era -- the name given to the historic period that coincided with the reign of Queen Victoria of England. Familiarize yourself with these blogs or posts, then select one article or post from each. Read the entry and write a brief summary.

Here are the websites:

1) A blog that covers many topics involving the Victorian Era can be found here.

2) A second website here, give you "Ten Creepy Aspects" about the Victorian Era.

3) For information on fashion, food, and aspects of Victorian 'elegance,' read this.

4) And finally, look here for an overview of many aspects of Victorian life.

Parameters for Essay

Formatting:
1) Minimum three pages.
2) 12 point or smaller type
2) Times New Roman or similar font
3) Black ink
4) One-inch margins

Structure:
1) Introductory paragraph  that at minimum roughly follows the format discussed in class (thesis statement and background/explanation in whatever order you choose).
2) Body paragraphs (at least two) that develop your primary arguments in each paragraph. Each paragraph should have a topic sentence (first sentence) that essentially states your point, followed by a development of that argument, examples, and if appropriate a quote. The last sentence of each body paragraph should wrap up the argument made within.
3) It's perfectly alright to have other body paragraphs (for example, ones that talk about how to solve the problem you're discussing, or that further develop arguments in other body paragraphs). But there must be at least two body paragraphs that directly develop the arguments in favor of your thesis.
4) A conclusion that summarizes the essay's conclusions.

Writing:
Try to make your writing concise, logical, striking, and grammatical.

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Example of Body Paragraph

[Topic:]Currently pilots are only tested for psychological problems at the time of hire. [Explanation]That's a big problem, because it's well known that people's psychological condition can change with time. In addition, flying planes can be a very stressful job. It doesn't make sense to put pilots under such stress without recognizing the need to give them psychological tests periodically. In many other high stress professions, people are required to undergo regular testing. [Example:] For example, members of the U.S. military and people who work in high risk jobs in combat zones are given regular tests and have access to counseling. [Quote:] "We would be in a lot of trouble," said Mark Saunders, head of the American Testing Association, "if we didn't do testing of people like CIA officers." [Wrap-up sentence:] If these other professions require regular testing, then so should pilots.
(material in this paragraph are for demonstration purposes only and do not necessarily bear any resemblance to persons living or dead.)