1. Determine the theme and goal: When choosing the theme of a historical essay, you need to choose a representative and typical historical event or period from the perspective of your own interest. At the same time, we need to be clear about our writing goal, which is to analyze the background, process and influence of the incident, or to explore the thoughts and behaviors of a historical figure.

2. Collecting materials and screening information: After determining the theme and objectives, it is necessary to collect relevant historical materials and information through various channels. Literature and picture information can be obtained through libraries, networks and other channels, and physical information can also be obtained through historical sites and museums. In the process of collecting data, attention should be paid to screening and identifying the authenticity and reliability of information.

3. Analysis and collation of data: After collecting enough data, we should analyze and collate these data. Through the comparative analysis of documents, we can understand the social background and cultural characteristics of different historical periods. At the same time, it is also necessary to observe and analyze the physical data to understand the details and characteristics of historical events or periods.

4. Writing a paper: On the basis of analyzing and sorting out the materials, you can start writing a short history paper. The structure of the paper can include the following parts: introduction, background introduction, introduction of events or historical figures, influence or evaluation, and conclusion. In the process of writing papers, we should pay attention to the use of accurate historical terms and citation norms to avoid subjective assumptions and prejudice.

A 200-word model essay on junior high school history, taking the cultural prosperity of the Tang Dynasty as an example.

1. The Tang Dynasty was a glorious period in the history of China, and its cultural prosperity and economic prosperity attracted worldwide attention. The prosperity of Tang culture is manifested in many aspects, among which poetry and sculpture are the most representative. Poetry creation in the Tang Dynasty was extremely prosperous, and many famous poets and works appeared. The works of poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu and Bai Juyi are praised as classics and have been passed down to this day.

2. Their poems expressed profound thoughts and feelings, described the magnificent scene of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and became an important part of China culture. In addition to poetry, the sculpture art in the Tang Dynasty is also very developed. Sculptures in the Tang Dynasty are famous for their exquisite craftsmanship and profound connotations, such as Longmen Grottoes and Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes.

These sculptures not only show the cultural achievements of the Tang Dynasty, but also reflect the social outlook and people's living conditions at that time. The cultural prosperity of the Tang Dynasty is not only a contribution to the history of China, but also a contribution to human civilization. Tang Wenhua's representative works are not only cultural treasures at that time, but also classics in the history of human art.