Write an analytical essay utilizing the assigned primary and secondary source ac

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Write an analytical essay utilizing the assigned primary and secondary source accounts on Francis Drake and John (“Jack”) Ward. In addition to the assigned readings provided above (and in Brightspace), you should locate and review at least one additional primary source account each for Drake and Ward in the Early English Books Online (EEBO) database and in New Light on Drake (via Hannon Library).
Your essay should critically compare and contrast Drake and Ward. Some analytical elements to consider: the sources themselves (biases/perspective/intended audience), alleged motivations of the pirates, objectives and goals of the pirates, relative and specific successes and failures, organization of the ship/crew, areas of operation, intended targets, the legacy/historical reputation and significance of each. In your conclusion, you should indicate whether you would rather have served under Drake or Ward and your reasoning. Be sure to properly cite all of your sources, both in footnotes and a Bibliography/Works Cited section.
Technical Requirements
*Papers must be typed, 5-7 pages (approx. 1250-1500 words), double-spaced, 12pt font, with standard formatting and margins.
*Upload papers to Brightspace as .doc or pdf (do not use Google Docs or Pages).
*Your name and a title should appear at the top of the first page.
*Final papers should be edited carefully for grammar, spelling, and punctuation, in addition to content.
*Citations required; Rule of thumb: each paragraph should have a minimum of one citation, even if/when paraphrasing.
Citations
Papers must include citations (footnotes, with author, title, and page number) as well as
a complete Bibliography/Works Cited page at the end of the paper (Chicago Style).
***LATE PAPERS WILL BE PENALIZED***
Grading Standards
A: clearly written with no grammatical lapses or major stylistic infelicities; it has an interesting and original argument which is supported consistently by well-integrated and well-chosen evidence and multiple sources; it demonstrates a comfortable command over the course material; it is properly cited throughout

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