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ESSAY PROMPTS
ESSAY I: GLOBAL AWARENESS (Choose One)
1.“Reconstruction changed Southern society in important but limited ways.” Explain this quote in the framework of what you know about the South, paying particular attention to economic and political developments in both Reconstruction & the time period that followed it.
2.Discuss the manner in which US Indian policy changed after the Civil War. How had the US government misinterpreted both the Battle of Little Bighorn and the later Ghost Dance Movement and what effects did these events have upon US Indian policy?
3.With the influx of immigrants in the latter decades of the 19th century, American society changed in fundamental ways. Discuss these changes with regard to any three of the following: economically, socially, culturally, demographically, and politically.
4.The nineteenth century saw the basis of work change dramatically from an artisan–based system to one based on mass production. Explain this change and its effect upon both workers and the owners of the means of production.
5.Labor protest in the United States during the period 1870–1910 developed during a period of general prosperity. Reconcile this apparent paradox, remaining aware of economic, social, and political conditions during this time period.
Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical ThinkingStudents will make a historical argument based on the use of a combination of the following: primary sources, secondary sources, class lectures.
Students will prove the argument with the use of the evidence above.
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25.0 ptsEXCELLENT
Makes an original argument and provides proof in a skillful and creative fashion.
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20.0 ptsVERY GOOD
Presents an argument of high quality and provides evidence to reinforce the case being made.
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10.0 ptsGOOD
Makes a satisfactory argument and provides adequate proof.
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5.0 ptsCOMPETENT
Shows some knowledge and understanding, but with deficiencies serious enough to suggest that grasp of the subject matter and of historical analysis is limited.
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0.0 ptsUNSATISFACTORY
Fails to make and prove a historical argument. Work displaying only minimal knowledge and understanding, failing to address the literature in depth and with a weak grasp of the subject matter and historical analysis.
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten CommunicationStudents will write a paper that has a clear thesis, evidence organized into logical paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Students will submit a paper that demonstrates the ability to use English for written expression at the college level.
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25.0 ptsEXCELLENT
Shows great command of organization and evinces a high ability in written expression.
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20.0 ptsVERY GOOD
Clarity in structure, analysis, and style. Shows a clear sense of written organization and expression.
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10.0 ptsGOOD
Good engagement with essay question, but with limitations in matters such as depth, clarity, rigor of argument and structure; limitations in style and expression.
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5.0 ptsCOMPETENT
Limited engagement with the essay question. Grammatical and typographical errors.
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0.0 ptsUNSATISFACTORY
Lacking in both writing and organization. Work so weak as to indicate that only a nominal attempt has been made to complete the assignment. Poor grammar and awkward phrasing.
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent/Discipline KnowledgeStudents will demonstrate an understanding of the culture, events, and ideas of past and present civilizations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of historical context.
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25.0 ptsEXCELLENT
Shows an excellent and in-depth understanding of past events cultures, and ideas and situates these within larger contexts.
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20.0 ptsVERY GOOD
Demonstrates a keen awareness of past events, cultures, and ideas in their greater contexts.
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10.0 ptsGOOD
Satisfactory understanding of past events, cultures, and ideas in their larger contexts.
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5.0 ptsCOMPETENT
Demonstrates some understanding of past events, cultures and ideas in their broader contexts.
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0.0 ptsUNSATISFACTORY
Lacks an understanding of past events, cultures, and ideas in their broader contexts. Displays almost total confusion and misunderstanding of the subject.
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRange of SourcesStudents will demonstrate research proficiency through the utilization of high caliber primary and secondary source material.
Students will satisfy the minimum requirement of 6 sources.
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15.0 ptsEXCELLENT
Wide range of excellent sources utilized; reading beyond recommended minimum.
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11.25 ptsVERY GOOD
Broad range of source material, demonstrating historiographical awareness.
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7.5 ptsGOOD
Good work, reasonable in such matters as comprehensiveness and scope of research.
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3.75 ptsCOMPETENT
Insufficient research. Use of questionable and/or low-quality source material.
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0.0 ptsUNSATISFACTORY
Demonstrates research deficiencies for a college writing assignment. Bare minimum of sources utilized.
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15.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFootnotes & BibliographyStudents will demonstrate correct citation formatting practices e.g. Chicago Style and Footnotes.
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10.0 ptsEXCELLENT
Excellent formatting and well-presented footnotes & bibliography.
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7.5 ptsVERY GOOD
Great formatting with minor errors in bibliography and/or footnotes.
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5.0 ptsGOOD
A few errors present, but acceptable formatting of footnotes and bibliography.
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2.5 ptsCOMPETENT
Inadequate or unsystematic formatting of the bibliography and/or footnotes.
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0.0 ptsUNSATISFACTORY
Demonstrates incorrect or messy formatting of the bibliography and/or footnotes.
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10.0 pts
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Total Points: 100.0
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