Q Historical Essay "Making Sense of the Sixties" Due Sunday by 11:59 pm How did different groups of Americans push for greater equality in the 1960s? In at least 800 well-chosen words (5 paragraphs), critically analyze 3 or more of the following sources to answer this question: • John Hollitz, “History and Popular Memory: The Civil Rights Movement” [CH 10] • Martin Luther King Jr., “Letter from Birmingham Jail” (Click here) • Malcolm X, “The Ballot or the Bullet” (Click here) • Cesar Chavez, "Letter From Delano" (Click here) • DO NOT USE OUTSIDE RESOURCES. Include your thesis statement in your introduction and underline it. In your essay, answer the question by analyzing the primary and secondary sources listed. Use direct or indirect quotes from the texts to help craft your answer and support it. Make these selections wisely and include those that interest you most, and help you answer the question. Remember, no argument will be convincing if there is no evidence to reinforce what is being stated. Format: Your essays should be typed, double-spaced, and in size 12 font appropriate for a formal paper. Avoid using first-person pronouns like I or me. Instead, let the sources do the talking. This should help to keep your paper formal. Example: Instead of: “I argue that the legacy of the United States in the 1950s is commonly overgeneralized and under-appreciated. To me, this era was not the epitome of homogenization and conformism but a time of resistance that culminated into revolt.” Do This: According to the [document/author], the legacy of the United States is commonly overgeneralized and under-appreciated. The source(s) make it apparent that this era was not the epitome of homogenization and conformism but a time of resistance that culminated in revolt. Citation Requirements: Be sure to ALWAYS cite the source after using direct quotes or paraphrases. Use the title of the source or the author’s name as a reference. The purpose behind the citation is so the reader can always reference and quickly find where it is you received this information. If you are currently using a citation style in another course and would like to apply it to this essay, that is fine with me. Just be sure it is an approved academic style (MLA, APA & Chicago). Your submission will be processed through plagiarism and GPT-detecting technology, so ensure this is your original work. No late essays will be accepted. Early submissions are welcomed. Watch the video below to help you craft your thesis statement. Thesis= Context + Claim + a, b, and c. Play media comment. Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. 2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. 3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history. 4. Appraise the choices, actions, and consequences of ethical decision-making in a historical context. 5. Analyze the influence of civic engagement on U.S. History during the time period being examined in this course. Rubric Critical Elements for an Analytical Paper Critical Elements for an Analytical Paper Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. ARGUMENT/ANALYSIS ARGUMENT/ANALYSIS. Does the paper answer the question completely? Does it analyze the relevant course materials or does it merely present a summary? 20 pts Outstanding A+ 18 pts Very Good A-/B+ 15 pts Good B 10 pts Satisfactory C 5 pts Poor D 0 pts Unsatisfactory F 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. DEMONSTRATION Does the paper make its argument convincingly? Does it integrate the relevant reading and other course material as evidence to support its argument? To be convincing, you must refer to specific passages in the text and/or other sources that support or form the basis of your interpretation. This means, in other words, demonstrating the validity of your interpretation. 15 pts Outstanding A+ 12 pts Very Good A-/B+ 10 pts Good B 8 pts Satisfactory C 5 pts Poor D 0 pts Unsatisfactory F 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. LOGICAL DEVELOPMENT Does the paper develop its analysis logically? Think hard about what information needs to be presented, in which order, in order for the reader to be led to your conclusion. 15 pts Outstanding A+ 12 pts Very Good A-/B+ 10 pts Good B 8 pts Satisfactory C 5 pts Poor D 0 pts Unsatisfactory F 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. GRAMMAR Is the paper grammatically correct? We cannot anticipate all the grammatical errors possible, so pay close attention to comments on the essay and avoid making the same mistakes twice. 15 pts Outstanding A+ 12 pts Very Good A-/B+ 10 pts Good B 8 pts Satisfactory C 5 pts Poor D 0 pts Unsatisfactory F 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5. WORD CHOICE Choose your words carefully and make sure they convey your intended meaning as precisely as possible. Avoid long-winded and roundabout phrasing. 10 pts Outstanding A+ 9 pts Very Good A-/B+ 8 pts Good B 7 pts Satisfactory C 4 pts Poor D 0 pts Unsatisfactory F 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome6. FACTUALITY Are the basic facts of the paper correct? 10 pts Outstanding A+ 9 pts Very Good A-/B+ 8 pts Good B 7 pts Satisfactory C 4 pts Poor D 0 pts Unsatisfactory F 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome7. FORMAT Have you followed the format requirements? 15 pts Outstanding A+ 12 pts Very Good A-/B+ 10 pts Good B 8 pts Satisfactory C 5 pts Poor D 0 pts No Marks F 15 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext