Utopia Reading Assignment

You are to write a 2-3 page paper on Utopia. The paper should have standard margins
and 12-point font, double-spaced, with no extra spaces between paragraphs. Remember that this
is NOT a book report. I’m not asking for a summary of what you read.
An A paper makes connections between the readings, external sources, the lectures, and
the book. It is also organized, with an opening paragraph describing your thesis and outlining
your paper’s main points. Each of those main points should be tackled in order. Finally, the
conclusion should quickly explain how each of those points supports your thesis.

Prompt
Select two or three features of life in More’s fictitious land. Why are they considered
ideal? More importantly, why are they considered preferable to life in contemporary Europe?
Compare and contrast between Utopian and European life.

Tips
- Avoid contractions (couldn’t, could’ve, etc.). Just write the full two words. Contractions
make your paper look sloppy.
- Avoid first-person (us, you, etc.). Again, it just looks unprofessional.
- Do not use slang except in a quotation. History papers need to have formal language.
- Try not to use long quotations in your paper. I want to know what YOU think in your
own words.
- Cite any specific information and especially quotations with something like “(More, 9)”
at the end of a sentence. Outside sources need to be in a bibliography.
- You must use complete sentences.
- Before submitting your paper, read it out loud. By doing so, you can detect errors in your
writing.
- Make sure to use a grammar checker.

The paper is due on February 7. Upload it to Turnitin first and then give me a hard copy.