I’m studying for my History class and don’t understand how to answer this. Can you help me study?
It has been a distinct pleasure introducing you to the “tip of the iceberg” of US history up to the Civil war. Use all of the social science skills you have learned in this course for both completing the final exam and in your future. Follow the directions for writing a Social Science essay. Incorporate Taking Sides, lecture, text and documentaries into your response to support your thesis. Be creative when taking a position and avoid 1st person, using quotes as a source of authority, and broad based generalized statements. The final exam for this course consists of your ability to response to a question associated with validity of a statement made by Fredrick Douglas in relationship to the American Civil War.
Directions:
You MUST follow the required social science essay writing directions for this course. Essays that are focused on addressing the question and contain analysis that is supported by specific examples will earn the most points. Essay responses that contain a strong BECAUSE thesis and are supported by at least 3 subtopics that are carried through the body and lead to a rational conclusion will earn the highest scores. Essays that do not follow the social science methodology, are vague, or awkwardly address the question, will not receive significant points.
FINAL QUESTION:
Rubric
SS Essay Rubric
SS Essay Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the paragraph begin with detailed historically accurate context associated with the topic question?
3.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the paragraph provide complexity which articulates different historian’s points of view on the topic?
2.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the paragraph contain an underlined Opinion- Because-3 Part Rational that does not contain 1st person references; states the author’s own opinion; contains a complex rational that can easily be expanded into three sub topics?
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIs the sub topic identified by structural indicators; does it clearly demonstrate how/why it proves a portion of the thesis rational; is the ST historically accurate?; does not contain vague/generalized statements?
5.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIs the sub topic identified by structural indicators; does it clearly demonstrate how/why it proves a portion of the thesis rational; is the ST historically accurate?; does not contain vague/generalized statements?
5.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIs the sub topic identified by structural indicators; does it clearly demonstrate how/why it proves a portion of the thesis rational; is the ST historically accurate?; does not contain vague/generalized statements?
5.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the topic sentence restate subtopic 1, taken directly for the thesis paragraph essay map and does the subtopic clearly demonstrate support for a portion of the thesis rational?
2.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the body paragraph include at least 3 specific examples that are clearly identified and linked to analysis that works to prove the topic sentence? Does the paragraph AVOID using secondary source quotes as evidence?
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the body paragraph contain detailed analysis linked to specific examples; Is the analysis provided original and not based on secondary sources?
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the topic sentence restate subtopic 2, taken directly for the thesis paragraph essay map and does the subtopic clearly demonstrate support for a portion of the thesis rational?
2.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the body paragraph include at least 3 specific examples that are clearly identified and linked to analysis that works to prove the topic sentence? Does the paragraph AVOID using secondary source quotes as evidence?
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the body paragraph contain detailed analysis linked to specific examples; Is the analysis provided original and not based on secondary sources?
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the topic sentence restate subtopic 3, taken directly for the thesis paragraph essay map and does the subtopic clearly demonstrate support for a portion of the thesis rational?
2.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the body paragraph include at least 3 specific examples that are clearly identified and linked to analysis that works to prove the topic sentence? Does the paragraph AVOID using secondary source quotes as evidence?
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the body paragraph contain detailed analysis linked to specific examples; Is the analysis provided original and not based on secondary sources?
10.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the conclusion articulate how/why the essay proved the thesis?
4.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
4.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
