Assignment 1 must be turned in by 5pm 4 Sep or you will be dropped from the course and NOT allowed back in. Assignment 1: ‘Position’ paper using 3 Internet sources.     Select one question below and write a paper that takes and defends a ‘position’.  Analyze 3 reliable SECONDARY Internet sources to support your ‘position’. Paraphrase, don’t quote support.  Primary source: Created by a person who participated in an event. Secondary source: Created by a person who did not participate in the event.  Works Cited is three full web addresses at end of paper: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/cortes_hernan.shtml (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. .  Write in an MSWord.docx. QC using Grading Rubric. Open Assignment, click ‘Submit Assignment’, paste paper in ‘Text Entry’ box, click ‘Submit Assignment’. Select one: Did we exterminate American Indians? Were Puritans intolerant of others? Did colonists engage in traitorous activities during the Seven Years War? Should we have declared all Men and Women equal? Should we have allowed the Three-Fifth Compromise?  Rubric Assignment Evaluation Assignment EvaluationCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose Student writing is focused on meeting the purpose of the paper and follows instructor directions.  Articulates an effective statement of purpose for the paper.  Stays on topic throughout the paper.  Creates an effective and convincing analysis.  Demonstrates critical thinking skills. 25.0 pts20.0 pts18.0 pts15.0 pts0.0 pts 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport Student uses effective and appropriate sources.  Uses relevant examples, evidence, etc. as support.  Balances student ideas with outside ideas.  Integrates ideas into the paper. 25.0 pts20.0 pts18.0 pts15.0 pts0.0 pts 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization Student organizes work seamlessly and logically.  Creates an introduction that establishes purpose and context.  Uses fully developed paragraphs.  Develops a logical conclusion. 25.0 pts20.0 pts18.0 pts15.0 pts0.0 pts 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle/Form Student cites sources using instructor’s designated system.  Conveys ideas concisely and consistently.  Proofs for grammar, mechanics, spelling, and word usage.  Uses appropriate academic tone and language.  Provides a 500+ total word Assignment. Minus 25 points if below 500 words.  Minus 25 points if you use Wikipedia as a source. Minus 25 points if you use any sources except Internet for Assignments. 25.0 pts20.0 pts18.0 pts15.0 pts0.0 pts 25.0 pts Total Points: 100.0 ...

1. Assignment 1 must be turned in by 5pm
4 Sep
or you will be dropped from the course and NOT allowed back
in.
Assignment 1: ‘Position’ paper using 3 Internet sources.
Select one
question
below and write a paper that takes and defends a ‘position’.
Analyze 3 reliable SECONDARY Internet sources to support
your ‘position’. Paraphrase, don’t quote support.
Primary source: Created by a person who participated in an
event.
Secondary source: Created by a person who did not participate
in the event.
Works Cited is three full web addresses at end of paper:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/cortes_hernan.sht
ml (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
.

2. Write in an MSWord.docx. QC using Grading Rubric. Open
Assignment, click ‘Submit Assignment’, paste paper in ‘Text
Entry’ box, click ‘Submit Assignment’.
Select one:
Did we exterminate American Indians?
Were Puritans intolerant of others?
Did colonists engage in traitorous activities during the Seven
Years War?
Should we have declared all Men and Women equal?
Should we have allowed the Three-Fifth Compromise?
Rubric
Assignment Evaluation
Assignment EvaluationCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked
Student writing is focused
on meeting the purpose of the paper and follows instructor
thinking skills.
25.0
pts20.0
pts18.0

3. pts15.0
pts0.0
pts
25.0 pts
Student
with outsi
25.0
pts20.0
pts18.0
pts15.0
pts0.0
pts
25.0 pts
Creates an introduction that establishes purp
conclusion.
25.0
pts20.0
pts18.0
pts15.0

4. pts0.0
pts
25.0 pts
Student cites sources using instructor’s designated system.
Proofs for
Uses
Provides a 500+
Minus 25 points if you use Wikipedia as a source. Minus
25 points if you use any sources except Internet for
Assignments.
25.0
pts20.0
pts18.0
pts15.0
pts0.0
pts
25.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0