Which sentence most effectively combines the meanings of these lines?

This work is regarded as a history rather than a diary.
Explain why.
You have to consider the typical elements of a diary.

Question

Which sentence most effectively combines the meanings of these lines?

This work is regarded as a history rather than a diary.
Explain why.
You have to consider the typical elements of a diary.

anonymous · Answer

Regarding this work as a history rather than a diary, explain why you think so, and consider the typical elements of a diary.
Since this work is regarded as a history rather than a diary, explain why you think this is so, and consider the typical elements of a diary.
Considering the typical elements of a diary and regarding this work as a history rather than a diary, explain why.
Considering the typical elements of a diary, explain why you think this work is regarded as a history rather than a diary.

anonymous · Answer

Regarding this work as a history rather than a diary, explain why you think so, and consider the typical elements of a diary. 
or
Since this work is regarded as a history rather than a diary, explain why you think this is so, and consider the typical elements of a diary.