Final Assignment for HIS201 Book Project Over the course of the module you will be reading and taking notes on a nonfiction/biography book. The book must be on a topic from U.S. History up to the year 1865. Lists of possible choices, which are accessible through the Post University library as e-books, are listed below. You are not limited to these choices, but you must have your chosen book approved by your professor by the end of week 1. Reference list for final project reading list: · Jacobs, H. A., & Child, L. (2008). Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: Seven Years Concealed. [Auckland, N.Z.]: Floating Press. You will be expected to complete a presentation that outlines the novel’s relation to history, addresses a variety of discussion questions, and postulates the effectiveness of the book in our study of U.S. History. Your presentation must include images to support your answers and time period being represented. The platform you use to develop your presentation is up to you. Examples include but are not limited to: PowerPoint, Prezi, a brochure, or video. Students:  Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write. Evaluation Rubric for Book Project Assignment Levels of Achievement Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 0 Preparation of Project 1 Points Unclear or incomplete check-ins or communication of project prior to submission of final project. Does not show continued progress of reading throughout module. 2 Points Unclear or incomplete check-ins and communications prior to submission of final project. May not demonstrate continued progress of reading throughout module. 3 Points Demonstrates minimal understanding of book and project through check-ins and communications prior to submission of final project. May show continued progress of reading throughout module. 4 Points Demonstrates understanding of book and project through check-ins and communications prior to submission of final project. Shows continued progress of reading throughout module. 5 Points Demonstrates complete understanding of book and project through check-ins and communications prior to submission of final project. Shows continued progress of reading throughout module. 0 Points No check-ins or communication of project prior to submission of final project. Part I 1 Points Questions in part 1 are minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. 2 Points 1-2 questions in part 1 are adequately supported OR 3-4 questions are minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. 3 Points 3-4 questions in part 1 are adequately supported OR 5 questions are minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. 4 Points All 5 questions in part 1 are adequately supported with a limited spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence. 5 Points All 5 questions in part one are well-supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

1. Final Assignment for HIS201
Book Project
Over the course of the module you will be reading and taking
notes on a nonfiction/biography book. The book must be on a
topic from U.S. History up to the year 1865. Lists of possible
choices, which are accessible through the Post University
library as e-books, are listed below. You are not limited to these
choices, but you must have your chosen book approved by your
professor by the end of week 1.
Reference list for final project reading list:
·
Jacobs, H. A., & Child, L. (2008). Incidents in the Life of a
Slave Girl: Seven Years Concealed. [Auckland, N.Z.]: Floating
Press.
You will be expected to complete a presentation that outlines
the novel’s relation to history, addresses a variety of discussion
questions, and postulates the effectiveness of the book in our
study of U.S. History. Your presentation must include images to
support your answers and time period being represented. The
platform you use to develop your presentation is up to you.
Examples include but are not limited to: PowerPoint, Prezi, a
brochure, or video.
Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your
paper/project will be evaluated,
before
you write, and again
after
you write.
Evaluation Rubric for
Book Project

2. Assignment
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
1
2
3
4
5
0
Preparation of Project
1 Points
Unclear or incomplete check-ins or communication of project
prior to submission of final project. Does not show continued
progress of reading throughout module.
2 Points
Unclear or incomplete check-ins and communications prior to
submission of final project. May not demonstrate continued
progress of reading throughout module.
3 Points
Demonstrates minimal understanding of book and project
through check-ins and communications prior to submission of
final project. May show continued progress of reading
throughout module.
4 Points
Demonstrates understanding of book and project through check-
ins and communications prior to submission of final project.
Shows continued progress of reading throughout module.
5 Points
Demonstrates complete understanding of book and project
through check-ins and communications prior to submission of
final project. Shows continued progress of reading throughout
module.
0 Points
No check-ins or communication of project prior to submission
of final project.

3. Part I
1 Points
Questions in part 1 are minimally supported with specific,
credible, and relevant evidence.
2 Points
1-2 questions in part 1 are adequately supported OR 3-4
questions are minimally supported with specific, credible, and
relevant evidence.
3 Points
3-4 questions in part 1 are adequately supported OR 5 questions
are minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant
evidence.
4 Points
All 5 questions in part 1 are adequately supported with a limited
spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.
5 Points
All 5 questions in part one are well-supported with a broad
spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.
0 Points
Part 1 is not complete.
Part II and III
1 Points
Questions in part 1 are minimally supported with specific,
credible, and relevant evidence.
2 Points
1-2 questions in part 1 are adequately supported OR 3-4
questions are minimally supported with specific, credible, and
relevant evidence.
3 Points
3-4 questions in part 1 are adequately supported OR 5 questions
are minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant
evidence.
4 Points
All 5 questions in part 1 are adequately supported with a limited
spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

4. 5 Points
All 5 questions in part one are well-supported with a broad
spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.
0 Points
Part 1 is not complete.
Analysis
1 Points
Minimal analysis and critical thought shown throughout all
questions.
2 Points
Analysis and critical thinking is minimally shown throughout
the presentation with a few questions showing a deeper level of
development and thought.
0 Points
Analysis and critical thinking is shown in the majority
questions; answers are developed and thoughtful.
4 Points
Analysis and critical thinking is shown in most questions;
answers are well-developed, very thoughtful, and persuasive.
5 Points
Analysis and critical thinking is shown in all questions; answers
are well-developed, very thoughtful, and persuasive.
0 Points
No analysis offered.
Spelling & Grammar
1 Points
Lacks polish and does not demonstrate proficiency in grammar
and spelling. Sources are listed at end of presentation but not in
proper APA format.
2 Points
Minimally polished and inconsistently demonstrates proficiency
in grammar and spelling. Sources are listed at end of proper and
minimally referenced throughout paper but not in proper APA
format.

5. 3 Points
Polished and inconsistently demonstrates proficiency in
grammar and spelling. Sources are cited throughout presentation
and listed as a reference, APA format is attempted with errors
or missing parts.
4 Points
Generally polished and demonstrates proficiency in grammar
and spelling. Sources are cited throughout presentation and
listed as a reference, APA format is attempted with few errors.
5 Points
Polished and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in
grammar and spelling. Sources are cited throughout presentation
and listed as a reference, APA format is present throughout
presentation.
0 Points
Grammar and spelling are deficient. Sources are not provided or
listed.
Presentation
1 Points
Presentation is not organized or clear; May include visuals that
are weak or do not relate to topics; Has the feel of an
unstructured presentation.
2 Points
Presentation lacks organization, logic, and clarity; Minimally
uses visuals or uses them ineffectively; Has the feeling of a
weak presentation.
3 Points
Presentation is somewhat organized, logical, and clearly
articulated; Uses visuals that relate to topics; Feels like a
presentation.
4 Points
Presentation is generally organized, logical, and clearly
articulated. Uses visuals effectively; Feels like a presentation.
5 Points
Presentation is organized, logical, and clearly articulates;
Effectively uses visuals that enhance the overall presentation of

6. the project; Presentation is engaging and effective.
0 Points
Presentation is not organized or clear; Does not include visuals;
Does not have the feeling of a presentation.