HIS 458 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment The Spread of Knowledge Latest

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

A minimum of four in-text citations and two references from the required readings are in the paper.

Grade - 18/18 Points

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

• Printing press is related to the spread of knowledge
• Analysis includes social, economic and political factors on the spread of knowledge
• At least four of the following categories are covered in the paper:

Spread of maps

                         Gutenberg Bible

Spread of false knowledge (Galen)

Effect on memory

Rise of libraries

Impact on artisans, apothecaries, surgeons, metalworkers and other fields

Role in the Reformation

Standardizing of English language and other languages

Rise of the modern author

Establishment of scientific journals

Rise of the Internet

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.