Posted: February 21st, 2023

Topic: Using at least 4-6 primary source documents

All work for the week 7 is due by 11 p.m. on Sunday,March 28. The paper topic will be available at 12 a.m. Monday. Late papers will not be accepted. Upload your midterm to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX (labeled “Paper #1”) – you’ll see the Dropbox Assignments icon on the left side of your screen.

Topic: Using at least 4-6 primary source documents (there is a list, just below that you must choose from; you may use more, but you are required to use at least four) and the Foner textbook (for background and factual information), write a 5-6 page paper in which you address the following question:

Chart the experiences of a single group of people (you may choose from WOMEN, AFRICAN AMERICANS, INDIANS, WORKERS/LABOR, or IMMIGRANTS), from 1865 through the 1930s. Your paper should have an argument centered on how life improved or declined (or both – e.g. a mixed bag) for your group.

The most important part of this assignment is that you take a position on this question and that you use evidence from the primary source documents to PROVE your position (also called a thesis or main argument). The documents must be the CENTRAL PART OF YOUR PAPER on which you base your argument. The documents are your PRIMARY EVIDENCE and you should organize your paper around the ROBUST use of them.
Do not turn in a summary of the textbook with only passing reference to the documents (papers that do this will receive grades of “D” or below)

DOCUMENTS YOU MAY USE: You may chose your 4-6 documents from among ANY of the documents in chapters 15-21 in Voices of Freedom. You must include the document name in your citation.

Formatting: In constructing your response (which should be labeled) you should plan to write five full pages (double spaced, normal margins, single spaced header, 11 or 12 pt Times New Roman font only). Please use spell and grammar checks and ask someone to read your paper before you turn it in. These aspects of your paper are taken into consideration when I grade. Failure to use proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization will result in lower grades.

Citations: You must use a FOOTNOTE each time you use the ideas of (arguments, unusual factual information) or quote directly from the texts. For information about how to create a footnote in a word document, please see the document labeled “Paper Formatting Example” under Week 7 of Contents. Failure to use proper footnote style will result in lower grades. Please also review information about what constitutes PLAGIARISM. If I find you have plagiarized even a single sentence of your paper – you will fail both the paper and the course. In addition, I will report you to the DEAN for additional academic action.

Sources: The only sources you are allowed to consult for this paper are the Foner, Give Me Liberty! textbook and the Foner, Voices of Freedom primary source reader. Outside sources are unnecessary and are not allowed. If you use outside sources (either with credit or without proper credit), I will not grade your paper.

Thesis and Topic Sentences: In your response you must have a clear, specific thesis in the first paragraph. This thesis must be underlined. Please also be sure that your paragraphs have topic sentences (these make mini-arguments that show me what you’ll prove in the paragraph) and that each paragraph uses evidence from the primary source documents you’ve chosen to prove your topic sentences (and, by extension, your thesis).

Student Checklist: To monitor whether you are meeting expectations in terms of formatting, style, and arguments you should download the STUDENT CHECKLIST and fill it out. This is the best way to make sure you’re meeting expectations.

Grading and Rubrics: The rubric I use to grade your papers is available for your to view by clicking on the weekly content folder (it provides an example of a successful paper, the rubrics, the student checklist, etc.). This gives you the opportunity to see what I view as important in the paper and to understand a bit of the grading process I apply to your papers. You do not need to fill out this form or attach it.

Student Paper Example: Another resource you may look at – to give you an idea of how to put together an argument using evidence, proper citations, etc. – is the student paper example. This paper is posted with the permission of the student (all identifying information has been removed from the paper) and shows you the kinds of comments you will likely receive from me. While the topic of this paper is entirely different than your topic, it may be helpful for you to see how other students have worked to construct an argument based on both primary and secondary source evidence.

All – this is the student checklist.
Name______________________ Course____________________ Section __________________

Item Description (what is it)? Does your paper meet these standards?

Introduction

Opening statement, general information about the topic
Thesis statement A thesis is the central argument of your paper, based on the evidence you have discovered in your research.

You must PROVE your thesis in the paper. To do this, you’ll use your evidence to support your argument.

Also, use the thesis as the starting point of your outline, writing it at the top of your outline page.
• Topic sentences should support your thesis
Topic Sentences to begin each body paragraph These tell readers what you will argue in the paragraph – these are NOT factual statements, they introduce arguments
Body paragraphs contain specific and relevant examples quotes & paraphrases to support your points – that are explained … tell readers how these prove your argument/thesis
Footnotes every time you quote or paraphrase or take an idea from a source
Proper formatting and proper footnote styles
(see guidelines for formatting)
Chicago style footnotes (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html)

Conclusion Summarizes main points of your argument and shows readers how you’ve proven your points
Underlined thesis statement You must underline your first paragraph thesis statement.
11-or-12 point Times New Roman font Your paper must be in 11-or-12-point sized font and must be in the Times New Roman font.
1-inch margins on all sides Your paper must contain 1 inch margins on ALL sides
Page numbers You must include page numbers, including on the first page
Double Spacing Your paper must be double-spaced. This does not mean 1.5 or 2.5. This means double spaced.
Space between paragraphs Do not add an addition space between paragraphs. The spacing between paragraphs should be exactly the same as it is in the rest of your paper – double spaced. If your version of Microsoft Word adds an extra space, you need to go in and remove the extra space. If you don’t know how to do this – see me in office hours and I’ll show you.
A title Your paper must have a title. The title should be centered at the top of the first page. Text for the paper should begin two lines below the title
No personal pronouns Do not refer to yourself in the paper. Do not use “I” or “we” or “us” or “our” or anything of the like. You are writing a paper as a scholar. This is not a reflective essay.
Five full pages of text Your paper must include five full pages of text on the paper topic. This does not include any additional pages (such as a bibliography, cover sheet, etc.)
No Semicolons You are not allowed to use semicolons in your paper – make sure you strike them from your paper.
No Internet Sources You may not, under any circumstances, consult the internet in preparing this paper.
Quotation Length and Quantity You may not use more than three quotations per paragraph and no single quotation may be longer than three lines. All quotations must be explained. Randomly quoting text and failing to explain it not meet the requirements of this paper
Quotation relevance Only use quotations that are relevant and demonstrate ideas.
Do not use a quotation to state facts. All quotations must be fully explained in your paper.
No comments on contemporary politics Do not comment on contemporary politics or events in your paper. This paper is meant to be about the past. Your analysis must focus on the past.
No unnecessary quotation marks Do not randomly or inappropriately use quotation marks. They are not necessary and, in fact, often change the meaning of your sentence. (For example, This class is “totally awesome” – why the quotation marks? Why? Totally unnecessary and inaccurate.)
Write in the past tense You are writing about the past. Use the past tense and avoid unnecessary shifts and tense.
WRONG: Theodore Roosevelt leads the charge up San Juan Hill.
RIGHT: Theodore Roosevelt led the charge up San Juan Hill.
*** Keep in mind, Roosevelt died before you were born.
Avoid passive voice WRONG: The paper was written by the student
RIGHT: The student wrote the paper.
Subject-verb agreement Make verbs agree with their subjects.
• WRONG: Many staple crops in Latin America, like sugar, was labor-intensive.
• RIGHT: Many staple crops in Latin America, like sugar, were labor-intensive
Contractions Do not use contractions. This is a formal history paper, use formal language.
Its vs. It’s Its is not the same as it’s – which should always be written as “it is”. (the former is the possessive of “it”, while the latter is a contraction of “it is”)
Italics Do not use italics for emphasis. I promise, I am reading the entire paper.
When to use italics: book and film titles need to be italicized.
Spelling and Grammar Checked Don’t only trust your spell-and-grammar-checks on your computer – nothing beats a pair of eyes for proofreading. Think about what happens to the word “public” if the “l” is dropped … spell check won’t pick this up – but I likely will.
Stapled Your paper will only be accepted it is stapled. I will not carry a stapler with me on the day the paper is due.

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