Requirements: 5 pages

HIST 16
Spring 2021
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Primary Source Essay Instructions
200 Points (Please note that the preliminary assignments total up to another 150 points or 350 total points of your semester grade.)
Assignment: Select one of the three books (The American Yawp is not a choice. Attempting to focus on the textbook for the final essay will result in a failing grade) from the syllabus and type a five-page essay (double-spaced) answering one and only one of the prompts for your selected book. You are responsible for reading your selection in a timely manner.
Due Date: The paper is due by 11:59 P.M. March 18, 2021 You will lose 10 points for each hour the essay is late. Early submissions are encouraged.
Submission Directions: You will submit the essay electronically on the course Canvas page. Please note that electronic submissions will be checked with Turnitin, an anti-plagiarism program.
Confessions of Nat Turner (Warning: Make sure you have the book with this title edited by Greenberg. Do not, under any circumstances, order the book by William Styron. Also, make sure you have the correct book by Greenberg as he has another book on the same topic that lacks the primary sources)
1. In an essay compare and contrast The Confessions of Nat Turner with David Walker’s Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World. You must select at least three topics for your essay that will permit an intelligent discussion of the texts. Please take care to avoid selecting topics that will result in repetition.
2. What does The Confessions of Nat Turner reveal about Nat Turner’s motivations for starting a rebellion? What do the Confessions reveal about Thomas Gray’s attitudes toward Nat Turner? Whose thoughts do you think played the greatest role in shaping the source? Respond to these questions by writing an essay drawing up on the material found in The Confessions of Nat Turner to support your conclusions.
3. How did newspapers cover Nat Turner’s rebellion and its aftermath? How did white Americans respond to Nat Turner’s rebellion? Write an essay responding to these questions by drawing upon the material found in The Confessions of Nat Turner.
Narrative of a Revolutionary War Soldier
4. What were Joseph Plumb Martin’s motivations for volunteering and continuing to serve the Continental Army throughout the Revolution? How important were the ideals of the American Revolution to Martin? Respond to these questions by writing an essay in which you draw upon the material presented in Memoir of a Revolutionary War Soldier.
5. Throughout his account, Joseph Plumb Martin made multiple critical comments about the inadequate food, supplies, and respect provided to the Continental Army. Was his assessment was correct or did he allow a handful of bad experiences to distort his perception of events? Respond to this question by writing an essay based on the material found in Memoir of a Revolutionary War Soldier.
6. Joseph Plumb Martin included many descriptions of members of the Continental Army stealing food and supplies from the American people. How did Martin portray these actions in his account? In other words, did he excuse or criticize members of the Continental Army? Do you find his explanation(s) believable? Why or why not? Respond to these questions by writing an essay in which you draw upon the material presented in Memoir of a Revolutionary War Soldier.
7. Joseph Plumb Martin regularly used humor in writing about his experiences during the Revolutionary War. Write an essay in which you analyze Martin’s usage of humor and discuss his motivations for doing so based on the material contained in Memoir of a Revolutionary War Soldier
The Salem Witch Hunt (You want the one edited by Richard Godbeer. In addition, make certain that you have the correct book as he has written more than one book on New England.)
8. One prominent interpretation of the Salem witch trials is that the residents of Salem targeted those who were already outsiders—defined as a person who is not accepted by or who is isolated from society—within their community. Does this argument adequately explain the Salem Witch Trials? Why or why not? Respond to these questions by writing an essay in which you draw upon the primary source evidence found in Richard Godbeer’s The Salem Witch Hunt.
9. Was the Salem Witch Hunt primarily motivated by a spiritual worldview that accepted the existence of the supernatural or was it primarily driven by secular—non-religious—rivalries? Answer this question by writing an essay based on the primary source evidence found in Richard Godbeer’s The Salem Witch Hunt. Alternatively, you may argue that the witch hunt would not have been possible without the presence of both religious and secular motivations.
10. Why did opposition to the Salem Witch Trials become more effective as the trials continued? How did New England colonists explain and understand their actions in the years after the witch trials? Respond to these questions by writing nan essay based on the evidence found in Richard Godbeer’s The Salem Witch Hunt to support your argument(s).
Women’s Rights Emerges within the Antislavery Movement, 1830-1870
11. Was the women’s rights movement of the middle decades of the nineteenth century (the 1800s) successful? Respond to this question by writing an essay based on the primary source evidence found in Women’s Rights Emerges within the Antislavery Movement, 1830-1870.
12. Write an essay in which you compare and contrast Frances Ellen Watkins and Maria Stewart by drawing on the primary source evidence found in Women’s Rights Emerges within the Antislavery Movement, 1830-1870. You must select at least three topics for your essay that will permit an intelligent discussion of the course materials. In your selection of topics please avoid repetition and simplistic comparisons.
13. How did the antislavery movement challenge established notions of manhood and womanhood? How did Angelina and Sarah Grimke defy convention and contribute to changing these notions of manhood and womanhood. Respond to these questions by writing an essay in which you draw upon the material found in Women’s Rights Emerges within the Antislavery Movement, 1830-1870.
Bonus Prompt
14. If the suggested prompts do not attract your interest, you may suggest your own topic. I will accept alternate topics if they allow you to develop an argument using the evidence found in your book. You must e-mail or talk to me prior to writing your own prompt so that I can make sure the topic will work for this assignment.
Writing Your Essay: In your introduction, introduce your subject matter and pose a thesis about your topic. You must state your thesis in your first paragraph.
In the body, develop your arguments proving the thesis. Organize each paragraph around a topic sentence (the first sentence in the paragraph). The sentences that follow flesh out the topic while supporting your claims with evidence. Paragraphs should be linked by transitions.
Essays must primarily focus on the primary source evidence in the book. If you write your essay based on something you found online you will earn a low score on the assignment.
The arguments should lead to a conclusion that sums the logic of the arguments in the body and verifies that you have defended the validity of your thesis.
Evaluation: Papers will be judged on the following criteria: your thesis, the strength of your arguments in the body paragraphs, your usage of the primary source material (very important), your conclusion, spelling and grammar, syntax, paragraph structure (topic sentences,
development evidence, transitions) and sentence structure, and citations. A rubric on Canvas will give you a specific breakdown on how I will award points. Failing to refer to the rubric may result in the loss of a significant portion of your points. Note that I will also be checking to see how well you responded to the comments I left on the preliminary assignments building up to the final essay.
Source Directions: To write this paper you must draw upon the primary source materials found in the book. You are NOT writing an essay based on Wikipedia or any other online sources. The purpose of the assignment is to enable students to formulate an argument based upon their reading of primary source evidence. Failing to focus your essay on the primary source evidence will result in a severe reduction of your grade.
Citation Method: You may use MLA or Chicago style citations. Many students prefer to use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style, which would simply require identifying the author and page number at the end of your cited sentence: (Author Last Name page #(s)). If you use an endnote page, it is exclusive of the five-page minimum. Citations are a very important part of historical writing as they show your reader where you found your information. You must use citations when you provide quotes and when you summarize or paraphrase your sources. Failing to cite quoted or summarized/paraphrased material will lower your score. From previous semesters I know that students frequently neglect to cite material when they are summarizing/paraphrasing. The easiest way to make sure you do this is to cite as you write your essay. This will save you from having to scramble to find the page references as you make the final edits to your paper.
Rough Drafts: I am happy to read drafts of your essay. The amount of feedback I can give you will be dependent upon how early you give me your draft and the number of drafts I receive. If you submit a rough draft, I will consider how effectively you implemented my suggestions when I grade the final essay. If I receive multiple drafts at one time, I will e-mail you to inform you how many drafts I need to read before examining your essay. If you want me to read a complete rough draft, I will need it by the end of the day (11:59 PM) on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Please e-mail the rough draft to me directly. I will not examine any drafts submitted after the stated deadline though you may bring it to office hours, and I will give a quick look at it with you live. The comments will appear on the right-hand side of the screen with my initials. If you cannot see my comments, you may need to adjust the settings on your word program or use a different computer.
Questions: If you have any questions about any of the documents in the book or the assignment, please e-mail ([email protected]) or contact me during virtual office hour times.
Guidelines for the Take Home Essay
1. I will enforce the following page margins/font/page number requirements STRICTLY. Make sure your computer margins are all set at 1”. You MUST use Times New Roman 12 point font, and the paper MUST be numbered (either bottom center or top right hand corner). Also, include your name in the numbering system (i.e.: Jones 2, Jones 3, etc.).
2. Do not “stuff” your first page with unnecessary information (your student ID number, meeting times of the class, my office number, etc.). Your first page should begin thusly:
Your Name (Left adjusted, first line)
History 16 (left adjusted, second line
Spring 2021 (left adjusted, third line)
Dr. Robert Miller (left adjusted, fourth line)
One blank space
Title of the paper (Centered)
One blank space
Your first paragraph (From this point forward, the paper should be double-spaced)
Example (Note that the heading is single-spaced with no additional spacing between each line. Consult the writing guide or this assignment sheet for information on how to format this in Word):
______________________________________________________________________________
Elijah Lovejoy
History 16
Spring 2021
Dr. Robert Miller
The Cherokee Advocate and the Inevitability of Allotment
The Cherokees resisted coming to an agreement with the Dawes Commission longer than any of the other Five Tribes, even as the Tribal Council recognized the need for eventual allotment and sought to carry out the policy on its own terms. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. Reminder on Heading: Please note that my formatting instructions require you to single space your heading. You will also note that there is no extra spacing between each line. In order to achieve this, follow these instructions if you are using Word:
A. Highlight your heading
B. Click on “HOME” at the top of the screen.
C. Near the center of the screen, you will see the word “Paragraph.” To the right of this word you will see an arrow pointing down and to the right. Click on this arrow.
D. A box will pop up on the screen. Under spacing set “Before” and “After” to 0 pt. If you have not done so already, set “Line spacing” to “single.”
4. Please do not insert extra space between paragraphs. This is a page stretching technique and will cost you points.
5. Reminder on Margins: If you are using a Mac, be warned that your program may automatically set the left and right margins to 1.25 inches rather than 1 inch. If you forget to change this, you may end up with a paper that is shorter than the required five pages.
6. Use proper formal English. Do not use abbreviations or contractions. For example, do not use shouldn’t, isn’t, etc. Spell out all words.
7. Invent a title. Do not title your essay “Term Paper” or “Assignment,” for example. Part of the writing process involves creating a title that will make someone want to read the paper. You can be clever, incorporate a theme from the book, or create any other relevant title for your paper.
8. Do not rely on the spell-check feature on your computer to catch all mistakes. Misused words/awkward grammar often escape the spell-check feature. Repeated grammatical mistakes will cost you points. Read and re-read your paper several times to find mistakes.
9. Though your essay may draw upon other course materials, I am primarily interested in your usage of primary documents from the book. Historical writing focuses on the author’s interpretation of primary sources. The purpose of this assignment is for you to develop an interpretation and support it using primary source evidence. Limit your usage of quotation to shorter phrases that you can link to your own sentences. Using lengthy quotations in a paper of this length can severely restrict your analysis. Do not overuse quotations by including them in a substantial number of your sentences.
10. LENGTH: the guidelines state that the paper should be five pages long. To be considered five pages long, the fifth page MUST be a full page. Any papers under five full pages will be reduced proportionally (example: a four-page paper will lose 20% of its grade). Using narrow margins or larger fonts to make your essay appear to meet the minimum length requirement will result in penalties to your grade.
11. WRITING GUIDE: Note that there will be a writing guide posted to Canvas. The writing guide will provide you with additional advice on how to write an effective essay. You should read through the guide before you begin writing your essay as it will help you avoid potential problems.
12. LATE PAPERS WILL BE PENALIZED unless you have clear documentation of your absence or other extenuating circumstances. Ten (10) points will be deducted for each hour the essay is late. You may submit the essay at any point prior to the deadline if you have it completed.
13. It is a good idea to retain multiple electronic copies of important assignments so that you will always have a backup. For example, you might keep a copy of your essay on a flash drive, on your laptop/desktop, and periodically e-mail the updated file to yourself. Computer crashes or other technical problems are not legitimate grounds for extensions.
14. Each student must present his/her original essay for evaluation. Study groups may assist students in planning and editing essays but neither joint authorship nor plagiarism is permissible. Violations of academic honesty will be reported to the student dean for appropriate action and will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment. This is a serious issue as submitting something another person wrote is equivalent to stealing from that person as you have taken their ideas and work without their consent.
15. Please note that this assignment accounts for a significant portion of your course grade, including the preliminary assignments. Students sometimes decide they do not want to write an essay and choose to skip the assignment. However, the loss of these points will have severe consequences for your grade.
16. Finally, allow yourself plenty of time to read the book/write the paper. Do not wait until the due date to write the paper. “Midnight Specials” are usually pretty easy to spot, and often do not reflect the ability of the students writing them. In addition, do not wait until the night before to ask questions about the essay. If you are confused about any part of the assignment, it is your responsibility to seek help in a timely manner.

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