Q For this assignment, you will complete a Critical Thinking Analysis over Source 1 in Chapter 10 titled, "I've Got the Light of Freedom" by the historian Charles Payne. In a CTA, you do not need to write in essay format. Respond to each numbered statement or question. You will see I require bullet points for numbers 3 and 5. Click here for the Critical Thinking Analysis Worksheet. Download Click here for the Critical Thinking Analysis Worksheet. Respond to each question and upload your document to Canvas when completed. Feel free to watch this video that displays some of the violence student protesters were exposed to in the context of the Civil Rights Movement. This clip is from the motion picture The Butler. Be warned; it contains scenes that are graphic and racial epithets that some may find offensive. A video on how to earn full marks on your Critical Thinking Analysis is below. Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. 2. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history. 3. Appraise the choices, actions, and consequences of ethical decision-making in a historical context. Rubric CTA Rubric (1) CTA Rubric (1) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose Why might the article have been written? Looking at the title ought to tell you quite a bit. 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKey Question This may look like the purpose, but it isn't. Is there a question that the writing addresses and tries to answer? Is there a problem the writing addresses? 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation This is always the longest part of your analysis because here you'll be listing the support the author calls upon to convince you of what's argued. Think of the structure of evidence that the author builds to reach his/her conclusion. Write the most significant 7-8 items herein such a way that I can see that you understand them – not just a list, though you can use bullet points. 20 pts Full Marks 18 pts Excellent 16 pts Good 14 pts Satisfactory 12 pts Poor 10 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion So what did it amount to? What is the conclusion of the author? 20 pts Full Marks 18 pts Excellent 16 pts Good 14 pts Satisfactory 12 pts Poor 10 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcepts 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssumption(s) This is often the hardest part for students. What is the author taking for granted [that might be questioned]? Are there things that the writer seems to be taking for granted that we might question? Are there unstated parts of the author’s argument that you can identify? 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConsequences Let's assume that we are convinced by what s/he says. Are there consequences to that? Maybe it will only shape how we see the past. Perhaps it will change how we see problems we face today. It might even change how we think of human nature or how people behave or how they organize themselves to accomplish common goals or respond the challenges and threats. How are we affected? 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePoint(s) of View What seems to be the frame of reference of the writer? Does s/he show respect or sympathy or disdain, etc. for those people described or the events portrayed? How does the author seem to look at what is presented? Is s/he fair or is there evident bias? 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext