RESUME AND WORK SAMPLES
THE CRUSADES AS AN EXERCISE OF NEW IDEAS ABOUT WAR
11/19/2021
This is a research paper I wrote for a medieval history class. I argue that the crusades can be seen as an exercise of new, church-influenced ideas about just causes for war, and discuss how the crusades failed to live up to these ideals.
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I chose to include this paper as a work sample because it highlights my ability to coherently argue a complex thesis using evidence from primary and academic sources to support my claims. The process of gathering this evidence allowed me to apply my research and analysis skills.
DOOMED BY ARROGANCE: GENERAL BRADDOCK'S OHIO VALLEY CAMPAIGN
2/27/2022
In this paper written for an early American history class, I argue that General Edward Braddock's Monongahela campaign in the Ohio Valley frontier during the French and Indian War failed because of his arrogance and inflexible leadership style.
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This paper is one of my most recent and highlights my growth as a writer when compared to some of my earlier writing samples posted below. This paper also demonstrates my ability to structure a multi-faceted argument.
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
10/29/2021
I argue that a good leader is visionary, a good communicator, is organized, decisive, adaptable, and humble.
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PLCY201 granted me a much better understanding of leadership theory. My leadership philosophy takes from and synthesizes many of the theories we discussed in class, like that of ethical leadership.