HIST 1301 Paper: For Cause & Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War<\/p>\n
Due Date: November 27, 2018<\/p>\n
Identify the author\u2019s thesis (this is the argument he is making about the soldiers\u2019 motivations for fighting in the Civil War)<\/p>\n
Read the book and take notes on how McPherson develops his thesis in each chapter. <\/p>\n
Write an outline for your paper that includes these elements:<\/p>\n
Introduction: give some background on the author, discuss his initial question that shaped the book and how he answers it with his thesis (important to clearly state the author\u2019s thesis here)<\/p>\n
Body: evaluate the thesis by analyzing the various points of the argument – you may address some or all of these questions to help your evaluation:<\/p>\n
What evidence (facts) does the author provide in support of his thesis? <\/p>\n
Is the argument logical? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument?<\/p>\n
What kind of sources (primary or secondary) does the author use?<\/p>\n
What methods does the author employ to analyze his sources?<\/p>\n
Does the author define his terms?<\/p>\n
Are the author\u2019s interpretations convincing?<\/p>\n
What are the author\u2019s underlying assumptions? Are these assumptions valid?<\/p>\n
How does the thesis compare to other studies of the same question? To other wars? <\/p>\n
Conclusion: reflect on how this book impacted you personally \u2013 were you surprised by any of the data? How did the book shape your understanding of the Civil War?<\/p>\n
Write the paper! \u2013 a good method is to quickly write the rough draft based on your outline and then go back and edit<\/p>\n
Optional Draft: you may turn in a draft or outline of your paper by November 25th if you would like my assistance or feedback. The draft will not be graded. <\/p>\n
Format: the paper must be at least four (4) full pages (but no more than 6 pages), double-spaced, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman or Calibri size 12 font. Use parenthetical citations with the page number for direct references or quotations from the book.<\/p>\n
Place the book\u2019s bibliographic information at the top of the page (title page is not necessary):<\/p>\n
Author\u2019s last name, author\u2019s first name. Title of the book (including the sub-title). Place of publication: name of publisher, year of publication.<\/p>\n
**Correct formatting is important and points will be deducted if format is not followed. <\/p>\n
HIST 1301 Paper: For Cause & ComradesName ___________________________<\/p>\n
Grading Rubric 20 pts. 15 pts. 10 pts.<\/p>\n
Content Clear identification of the author\u2019s thesis (argument) and analysis of the strength of the thesis; personal reflection on the book in the conclusion Vague sense of the thesis; more of a summary of the book No identification of thesis; <\/p>\n
Evidence Discusses specific examples from the book that illustrate the argument; evaluates effectiveness of the evidence Few specific examples discussed; no evaluation of the evidence No specific examples from the text<\/p>\n
Organization Uses a logical structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Clear transitions guide the reader from one idea to the next. Faulty transitions but each paragraph contains a clear idea. Rambling ideas with no clear structure or organization.<\/p>\n
Writing Style Varied sentence structure, good use of vocabulary, transitions Some run-on sentences, ineffective use of vocabulary.Many run-on sentences or incomplete sentences. Poor vocabulary.<\/p>\n
Mechanics Excellent spelling\/grammar. Follows required formatting and length. Few spelling\/grammar errors. Some errors in format\/length. Many mechanical and formatting errors.<\/p>\n
Grading Rubric 20 pts. 15 pts. 10 pts.<\/p>\n
Content Clear identification of the author\u2019s thesis (argument) and analysis of the strength of the thesis; personal reflection on the book in the conclusion Vague sense of the thesis; more of a summary of the book No identification of thesis; <\/p>\n
Evidence Discusses specific examples from the book that illustrate the argument; evaluates effectiveness of the evidence Few specific examples discussed; no evaluation of the evidence No specific examples from the text<\/p>\n
Organization Uses a logical structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Clear transitions guide the reader from one idea to the next. Faulty transitions but each paragraph contains a clear idea. Rambling ideas with no clear structure or organization.<\/p>\n
Writing Style Varied sentence structure, good use of vocabulary. Some run-on sentences, ineffective use of vocabulary. Many run-on sentences or incomplete sentences. Poor vocabulary.<\/p>\n
Mechanics Excellent spelling\/grammar. Follows required formatting and length. Few spelling\/grammar errors. Some errors in format\/length. Many mechanical and formatting errors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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