The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with a major work in the historiography of the Cold War and have you analyze it for its thesis, proof, and relationship to the Powoski textbook.   The report must be 1500 words in length and typed or word processed, and it must be handed in by the date specified in the course calendar.  It will be marked either OK for credit or you will be told what you need to do to make it OK for credit and will then have until the date specified in the course calendar for making corrections.

Part I

In this part of the report, you will identify the author's hypothesis.  An hypothesis is a statement capable of proof.   Thus the statement, "X maintains the Cold War resulted from an abrupt shift in policy under Truman" is an hypothesis, while "This book is about Truman and the Cold War" is not.   You will want to consult the introduction and conclusion of the book where the author most frequently expresses his/her hypothesis succinctly.  You will need to write a paragraph or so explaining the hypothesis in all its complexity.

Part II

In this part you will give several examples of how the author substantiates his/her hypothesis.  What proof does he/she put forward?  Choose examples carefully to show how the author validates the hypothesis.

Part III

In this part you will determine whether you are persuaded by the author's argument.  Using the examples from Part II, you will determine whether they in fact validate the hypothesis.  Is there any other way of interpreting the data?  Why or why not?  Is the data complete?  Remember to challenge the author to prove every point he/she makes.

Part IV

In this part you will evaluate sources and footnotes.   Are the footnotes accurate and to the point?  What sources has the author consulted?  Are both sides of the conflict represented to the same degree, or is the author relying too heavily on only one set of sources?

Part V

In this part you will compare the author's interpretation in the book you have chosen to similar material in the textbook.   Do Powoski and your author agree?   Why or why not?

Remember to cite all references to the book you are reporting on and to the textbook.  Page numbers in parenthesis will be sufficient citation.  In determining whether the report is OK for credit, I will consider whether it follows standard rules of English spelling, grammar and punctuation.  Feel free to consult with me if you have questions about this project.

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