Discussion Post: Historical Fiction
Instructions:
Historical fiction is defined as movies and novels in which a story is made up but is set in the past and borrows true characteristics of the time period in which it is set[1]. In other words, it is fiction (make believe) that is set, uses, compares, or takes place in history.
Some well-known examples of historical fiction include: Gone With the Wind, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Three Musketeers, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. By the assignment due-date you will write your own short piece of historical fiction.
The minimum requirements for the essay include: 6+ pages minimum, double-spaced, full citation of sources, proof-read and largely free of grammatical errors. You will be graded on the quality and originality of the work.
While many students may wish to just write a paper, this assignment may also be completed as a presentation. If you choose to do a presentation you may pick the medium (e.g. video, animation, etc.). Discuss your presentation with me before you begin so I can make sure we are on the same page, so to speak. The Historical Fiction is worth 200 points.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.