Here are a few links that may help you formulate your thoughts while helping you write an excellent paper. 1200 word minimum.
This is a short paper on primary source analysis. This paper is worth 100 points and has a minimum of 1200 words, (go over 1200). Be sure to list the hyperlink or full citation of the document on the top of the first page so that I can read/reference the document to assess your analysis. If the citation/hyper link is not listed on the top of the first page, I will not grade the paper. Use MLA (Links to an external site.) format for all citation including the secondary source Worlds Together, Worlds Apart stay away from quotations, use analysis to explain your points. Please follow the instructions so that you can earn full credit. Failure to follow instructions can result in a zero grade. As always email me with any questions.
Be sure to the thesis follows one of these formulas adopted from Univ of Iowa:
Use a formula to develop a working thesis statement (which you will need to revise later). Here are a few examples:
- Although most readers of ______ have argued that ______, closer examination shows that ______.
- ______ uses ______ and ______ to prove that ______.
- Phenomenon X is a result of the combination of ______, ______, and ______.
These formulas share two characteristics all thesis statements should have: they state an argument and they reveal how you will make that argument. They are not specific enough, however, and require more work.
Post early!!! The due date is the last day you can post, don’t wait for this day….post as soon as possible.
Remember that speeches are primary sources if they are discussing a topic in the time period of the person’s life. Stay away from obvious Bill of Rights, Monroe Doctrine ( see assignment for the Dos and Don’t s) etc. etc.
Be original, do not recycle a paper from other classes!!!
This is a great resource on how to write a thesis.
https://clas.uiowa.edu/history/teaching-and-writing-center/guides/argumentation
( Here are the details)
(adopted from https://thebestschools.org/resources/how-to-write-research-paper/#step3 (Links to an external site.))
Open these docs and read them before starting this assignment. Here is an audio description:
All aspects of the grade must be met in order to receive the posted grade. All writing assignments will be graded according to the rubric. Follow the instructions carefully and ask questions. This will take planning on your part, you will need to plan early and ask for direction. Do not wait until the last minute to ask for clarification. Use MLA format for all posts. Lastly, be sure to include the historical context of all topics on ALL posts. This is a very important part of your grade. Summarizing a piece or video is insufficient.
Remember the 5 goals for this paper are:
1. The thesis is clearly identified in the first paragraph of the paper in bold letters and the thesis is relevant and relates to the historical context for this class. It follows the formula ( see video).
2. You paper is analytical and utilizes the Degrees of Analytical Complexity throughout. It is also 1200 words minimum.
3. You have clearly explained the purpose and focus of the paper. The paper cannot be a summary of the primary source. ( see video and read the assignment)
4. At the top of the paper place the following: “My primary source is ________________________ and it relates to this class because____(be specific)__________.
It can be found at this URL.” It has to lead directly to the the source.
Then list the hyperlink of the URL that goes directly to the source. ( Be sure it is not to a database where I have to look for it. It needs to be a direct link to the actual source).
5. My thesis is_______________________________________ Be sure it is a real thesis and not a simple summary of the events/arguments in the primary source you have chosen.
Any deviation from the assignment details will result in a zero.