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- 1. Paper/- So Much to Overcome Position Paper -.pdf 2017-7-24 Submit Files - So Much to Overcome Position Paper - 17.SU.HI S.2215.500 SURVEY OF AFRICAN HISTORY - Sinclair Comm unity College https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_f iles.d2l?ou=82220&db=135334 1/2 Course Home eSyllabus Content Grades Progress Email Tools Submit Files - So Much to Overcome Position Paper 17.SU.HIS.2215.500 SURVEY OF AFRICAN HISTORY Hide Folder Information Folder So Much to Overcome Position Paper Instructions Detailed instructions for writing your paper are in the Course O verview folder. Please upload your file. This assignment is worth 100 points. Start Date Jul 24, 2017 12:00 AM
- 2. End Date Aug 4, 2017 11:59 PM Hide Rubrics Rubric Name: Position Paper Position Paper Excellent Good Fair Unacceptable Introduction/Background of Topic (including position of each side) 15 points Introduces topic and position of both sides thoroughly exceeding expectations 10 points Introduces topic and position of both sides clearly 6 points Introduces topic and position of only one side, but does so effectively
- 3. 3 points Does not introduce topic or reference other position Thesis 15 points Assertion of thesis thoroughly exceeding expectations 10 points Assertion of thesis accurately 6 points Assertion of thesis with limited effectiveness (i.e., one has to dig for the thesis) 3 points No thesis is asserted Argument Supporting Thesis
- 4. 15 points Supports thesis with thorough and logical evidence 10 points Supports thesis with evidence that lacks either thoroughness or logic 6 points Does not support thesis with evidence other than opinion 3 points Does not provides any valid evidence to support the thesis Argument Against Thesis 15 points Presents argument against thesis that demonstrates
- 5. thorough knowledge of the opposition 10 points Presents argument against thesis that does not demonstrate thorough knowledge; obvious gaps in research 6 points Presents argument against thesis that is based on opinion only 3 points Does not present counter-argument Citation of Sources 15 points 10 points 6 points 3 points My Home Sicheng Wang 17.SU.HIS.2215.500 SU… Submit Cancel https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/lp/ouHome/defaultHome.d2l https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/home/82220 https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/common/dialogs/quickLink/quick Link.d2l?ou=82220&type=lti&rcode=Sinclair- 485894&srcou=6606
- 6. https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/le/content/82220/Home https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/lms/grades/index.d2l?ou=82220 https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/lms/email/frame.d2l?ou=82220 javascript:// javascript:// https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/lp/ouHome/defaultHome.d2l https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/home/82220 2017-7-24 Submit Files - So Much to Overcome Position Paper - 17.SU.HI S.2215.500 SURVEY OF AFRICAN HISTORY - Sinclair Comm unity College https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_f iles.d2l?ou=82220&db=135334 2/2 Add a File Record Audio Record Video In-text citations are thorough with attention to detail; all areas that should be documented are In-text citations are complete, but there are a few areas that should be documented In-text citations are complete, but there are numerous
- 7. incidents that are not documented but should be No in-text citations Spelling and Grammar 15 points No more than 1 spelling or grammatical errors 10 points No more than 2 spelling or grammatical errors 6 points No more than 3 spelling or grammatical errors 3 points More than 4 spelling or grammatical errors Overall Score Excellent 90 or more
- 8. Good 80 or more Fair 70 or more Unacceptable 0 or more Submit Files Files to submit (0) file(s) to submit After uploading, you must click Submit to complete the submiss ion. Comments Paragraph My Home Sicheng Wang 17.SU.HIS.2215.500 SU… Submit Cancel https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/lp/ouHome/defaultHome.d2l https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/home/82220 Paper/Activities Checklist - 17.SU.HIS.2215.pdf 2017-7-24 Activities Checklist https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/le/content/82220/viewContent/27 79871/View 1/1
- 9. Printer-friendly version To meet the learning objectives for this topic, you will complete these activities. Print this page and use it as a checklist. Review the Introduction and Objectives page. Research and prepare your Position Paper. Complete all activities on the Learning Activities page. Post any questions about the course or assignments in the Help! Discussion. javascript:window.print() Paper/Activities Checklist2.pdf 2017-7-24 Activities Checklist https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/le/content/82220/viewContent/27 79874/View 1/1 Printer-friendly version To meet the learning objectives for this topic, you will complete these activities. Print this page and use it as a checklist. Review the Introduction and Objectives page. Submit your Position Paper to the dropbox. Post any questions about the course or assignments in the Help! Discussion.
- 10. javascript:window.print() Paper/Instructions_ So Much to Overcome Position Paper - 17.SU.HIS.2215.pdf 2017-7-24 Instructions: So Much to Overcome Position Paper - 17.SU.HIS. 2215.500 SURVEY OF AFRICAN HISTORY https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/le/content/82220/viewContent/27 79742/View 1/1 Printer-friendly version So Much to Overcome Position Paper (Check calendar for due date) In your documented 3-4 page position paper, you will present an arguable opinion responding to the issue you choose from the options below. Your goal in this pape r is to convince me that your position is valid and worth listening to. (Not necessarily to convince me to change my position). Within the paper, you are to address all sides of the issue, persuading me that you r knowledge is well-founded. That means that you must support your argument with evidence to en sure the validity of your claims, as well as address the counterclaims to show that you are well-informed about both sides. In-text citations and a bibliography or works cited page is required. You may eit her use Turabian (Chicago Manual
- 11. of Style) or APA format. Analyzing an Issue and Developing an Argument You should do some research on the subject matter chosen. Whi le you may already have a position on your topic and an idea about which side of the argument you wa nt to take, you need to ensure that your position is well supported. Supporting evidence will likely inclu de a combination of the following: 1. Factual Knowledge - Information that is verifiable and agreed upon by almost everyone. 2. Statistical Inferences - Interpretation of the facts. 3. Informed Opinion - Opinion developed through research and/ or expertise. 4. Personal Testimony - Personal experience related by a knowl edgeable party. The Paper 1. Introduction which introduces the topic, provides background , asserts your position on the issue. 2. Counter argument which summarizes the counterclaims and p rovides supporting information to those claims, yet refutes the claim by poking holes into the coun terclaim argument. 3. Your argument, which asserts the points to your claim, suppo rts your claim with evidence and gives your opinion. 4. Conclusion, which restates your thesis and major points. (Extracted from: http://homepages.uhwo.hawaii.edu/~writing/po sition.htm)
- 12. Topics You will present one of the following topics. You are expected t o present both sides of the issue, additional evidence to support the issue, and your position on th e issue. Did the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Underdevelop Africa? Did Colonialism Distort Contemporary African development? Is the Abundance of Mineral and Energy Resources the key to A frica's Development? Should International Drug Companies Provide HIV/AIDS Drugs to Africa Free of Charge? Is Sexual Promiscuity a Major Reason for the HIV/AIDS Epide mic in Africa? Is Corruption the Result of Poor African Leadership? javascript:window.print() Paper/Introduction and Objectives - 17.SU.HIS.2215.pdf 2017-7-24 Introduction and Objectives - 17.SU.HIS.2215.500 SURVEY OF AFRICAN HISTORY https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/le/content/82220/viewContent/27 79870/View 1/1 Printer-friendly version Introduction This week is intended primarily as a work week; finishing, or for some of you starting on, your position paper which is
- 13. due in the next topic. The instructions are in the Course Overview folder. Please make sure and follow those instructions carefully. In the past where students have fallen short on this assignment are mostly in 2 areas: 1) Not presenting both sides of the argument. Remember the idea is to convince me that you know both sides of the argument and why you have chosen the position you choose. 2) In-text citation. It is not sufficient that you simply provide a bibliography or wo rk cited page at the end. Good luck doing the research! Objectives After completing the learning activities for this topic, you will be able to: Defend a position on one topic that presents challenges to the co ntinent of Africa. Demonstrate their knowledge of art and the economic realities o f the continent. javascript:window.print() Paper/Introduction and Objectives2.pdf 2017-7-24
- 14. Introduction and Objectives - 17.SU.HIS.2215.500 SURVEY OF AFRICAN HISTORY https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/le/content/82220/viewContent/27 79873/View 1/1 Printer-friendly version Introduction Even recognizing there are vast discrepancies as to the severity of many of the modern challenges facing the continent of Africa, the real ity is there are common threads that cut across regional boundaries, et hnic differences, and even socio-economic status. It seems resolving those challenges requires first gaining an understanding of the issues. For example, did colonization destroy Africa and therefore to blame for what is seen in the 21st century, or can descendants of indigenous Af ricans be trusted to control the plethora of mineral resources of the contin ent, or is the solution the pouring-in of foreign dollars? These are the kin ds of questions that must be answered in order to even begin any conv ersation about resolution. Objectives After completing the learning activities for this topic, you will be able to:
- 15. Recognize many of the major challenges the Continent of Africa faces in the 21st century. Articulate opposing view points on various challenges facing Af rica. Synthesize the historical background of Africa with the challeng es facing the continent in order to better understand modern Africa. javascript:window.print() Paper/Learning Activities - 17.SU.HIS.2215.pdf 2017-7-24 Learning Activities - 17.SU.HIS.2215.500 SURVEY OF AFRIC AN HISTORY https://elearn.sinclair.edu/d2l/le/content/82220/viewContent/27 79872/View 1/1 Printer-friendly version View This How To Write a Good Argumentative Essay (9 mins) javascript:window.print() https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAmgEa1B1vI