How to Do the DBQ!
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This document provides instructions for writing a DBQ (document-based question) essay. It recommends including an introductory paragraph with a clear thesis statement and outline of sub-topics. The body should have 2-3 paragraphs analyzing sub-topics using evidence from documents and outside information. Each paragraph should reference and analyze the documents. The conclusion should restate the thesis and discuss the broader historical context. An outline format is suggested to organize ideas before writing a full draft.
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Paper Instructions Paper 1 is your first attempt at an argumen.docx
Paper Instructions
Paper 1 is your first attempt at an argumentative essay. It is exactly that, an attempt. You have already familiarized your self with our secondary source, the Yawp. In this paper, you will also analyze at least 2 primary sources and combine these elements to form one cohesive essay. This paper, like all of the remaining papers, requires that you interpret primary source evidence in a historical context, drawing from the assigned course readings as your secondary source.
· Your paper must be 900-1200 words.
· Times 12 pt font DOUBLE SPACED 1" margins
· approx. 3-4 pages NOT including bibliography
· Chicago-style footnote citations
· Chicago-style Bibliography on separate page
· Review for errors of spelling and grammar—this is a formal written report! I recommend using the advanced spelling and grammar check functions in your word processor of choice
PROMPT
How and why do the authors of the two primary sources differ or relate to each other in their views of African American political participation and voting in the 1880s? Furthermore, if so, what does this reveal about American society and politics in the 1880s?
Both the authors of the Report of the Select Committee and Philip Bruce believed that the future of American democracy depended on whether or not African Americans participated in the political process. Their agreement ended there. What does the contrast between these two perspectives reveal about America in the 1880s?
Note that this question does not ask you to evaluate which of the two documents you agree with, nor does it ask you to evaluate whether either document is reliable or biased. Both documents are reliable sources of evidence about what their authors thought at the time, and both authors have biases and underlying assumptions. Your task is to explain how these two contrasting perspectives— with two very different sets of underlying assumptions—emerged from the same historical context in the 1870s and 1880s.
HISTORY PAPER ORGANIZATION
Your paper must include an introduction, several distinctbody paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Your introduction should not begin with an overly broad, general statement, but instead should introduce the specific time, place, and topic you are writing about. Do not assume that your reader knows anything about the history you are describing. Your introduction provides necessary context for the reader that informs your paper of how the issue that you will discuss in your thesis came to be. Good historical introductions do not need catchy hooks or buzzwords. You should really be introducing the reader to the historical causes of your thesis. Also, please be mindful that for this class, you should not be using footnotes in the introduction, as you have nothing to prove until you have revealed your thesis. The last sentence or sentences of you introduction must be your thesis. Your thesis must directly answer the prompt and also provide groupings of evidence that will previe.
Pages 2Topic Vietnam warStyle ChicagoSources 5Level Col.docx
Pages: 2
Topic: Vietnam war
Style: Chicago
Sources: 5
Level: College
Subject:
Language: U.S
Instructions
hi
prompts 2 is the best and the easy one out of the 3. " the vietnam war"
thanks.
1302-3001Assignment #4
Student Essay
Background Information
Creating an argument through the use of historical evidence is one of the key skills you should develop in this course.
As this is our second essay, you should feel more comfortable with writinga well-polished essay.Just as with our previous essay, I am giving you multiple prompts to choose from as well as additional information that should help you feel more confident in writing an effective essay.
Directions
Please chose
one
of the following prompts to write a 600+ word essay. Your essay should create an argument to fully answer the question and draw any conclusions that may be substantiated by data. You need to incorporate historical evidence such as people, events, legislation, etc. to support your conclusions. To prepare for this essay, I am including directions on writing an outline. Students need to turn in their outlines with their essay.
This essay is due in the dropbox by 11:55pm Tuesday, July 7
th
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Writing Prompts
1.American prosperity in the 1950s birthed a new era of consumerism. Evaluate the changing political, social, cultural, and economic landscape within the nation that led to this new “consumer culture.” Be sure to include analysis on groups that did not partake in this prosperity.
2.
Analyze the Vietnam War. Explain how and why the Vietnam War brought turmoil to American society and eventually drove Johnson and the divided Democrats from power in 1968.
3.
Analyze post-WWII civil rights as it applied to two of the following:
African Americans
Homosexuals
Women
Native Americans
Hispanic Americans
Grading
This essay is worth
100
points and will be graded as follows:
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20
points for a well developed thesis that fully addresses the prompt
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50
points for content (accurate, thorough, and effective use of evidence to prove thesis)
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10
points for writing style (Chicago format, grammar, and proof reading)
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10
points for your works cited and footnotes (your essay must include at least four sources, (you may use your textbook as one of your sources)
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10
points for your outline (include at the end of the document. It can be typed or hand-written and scanned)
How to write successful essays for History 1302
Different Types of Essays
In your history courses you might write different types of essays.
Most of them involve description of events, discussion of ideas, summarization of information, and analysis or evaluation.
Analysis might involve classifying, comparing and contrasting, explaining causes and effects, exploring a topic's history, or describing a process.
Or, you might be asked to write an essay that explains the effects of something: the effects of a war, of a law, of a social movement.
Sometimes you may need to take a stan.
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1. A clear and appropriate organizational structure must be used - The Guide for Good Transitions document on Blackboard is a great resource.
2. Preparation outline MUST be submitted at the same time as the video submission. - Failure to submit a full and complete preparation outline in the format described on Blackboard will result in a 20% penalty on the ENTIRE speech grade (i.e., TWO FULL LETTER GRADES). - The Formatting Outlines for Speeches handout on Blackboard shows the exact format.
3. At least FOUR legitimate, credible outside sources must be used and CITED ORALLY in the speech - The Source Citations Guide document on Blackboard is a great resource for figuring out how to cite sources orally - Place these in an APA-formatted list of References at the end of the preparation outline. The APA Style Guide document on Blackboard is a great resource for figuring out how to format References.
4. DO have a clear introduction and conclusion. DO establish the significance and relevance of what you are presenting. - Why should the audience listen to you? - What’s in it for us? DO use organizational tools like previews, transitions, and summaries. DO cite sources to support your claims. DO “dress for the speech”
5. Orally citing sources requires full information on a first citation: A. Who is being quoted or paraphrased? B. What are their credentials? C. From what specific publication or source is the information taken? D. What date was the information generated, published, or last updated? These details should come BEFORE the information you want to share from the source EXCEPT in the case of an attention-getting device (AGD)—then it should be embedded. Introducing sources should be done purposefully. This means using appropriate language based on the reason you introduce the source material. “According to…” is probably the most OVERUSED and LEAST MEANINGFUL way to introduce a source into your speech. The role the testimony is intended to play in your discussion is not clear. This is okay when that role is obvious AND you have not said, “According to…” too often. Otherwise, try to avoid this worn out phrase. Some alternatives* are: A, B, confirms in C, D, that blah, blah, blah… A, B, reports in C, D, that blah, blah, blah…. A, B, notes in C, D, that blah, blah, blah… A, B, explains in C, D, that blah, blah, blah… A, B, reveals in C, D, that blah, blah, blah… A, B, elaborates in C, D, that blah, blah, blah…. A, B, disagrees in C, D, where he/she argues/states/asserts/claims blah, blah… On the contrary, A, B, informs us in C, D, that blah, blah, blah… A, B, clarifies this point in C, D, by explaining blah, blah, blah…. In C D, A B suggests blah, blah, blah… In subsequent citations, you simply can say something like “The previously mentioned [INSERT SOURCE]…” OR “The aforementioned [INSERT SOURCE]…” or any other truncated citation that reminds us clearly of the earlier full citation. * A, B, C, D, reference the components in the list ...
Last name 1Student NameMy speech topic is about using metaph.docx
Last name 1
Student Name
My speech topic is about using metaphors in a speech.
20 April 2014
Annotated Bibliography
Aristotle. On Rhetoric: A Theory of Civic Discourse (2nd ed.). Trans, Kennedy, George. New York: Oxford University Press, 2007. Print.
Aristotle recommended the use of metaphors when giving a speech because metaphor has clarity, the sweetness of poems and the strangeness of novelty. If the speaker wishes to enhance a thing, Aristotle advises speakers to use a metaphor using something of higher value in the same category; to denigrate a thing, use a metaphor of the same category of lower value. I love the poetic way metaphor was explained.
“Metaphor.” Literary Devices, 2019, www.literarydevices.net/metaphor/ Accessed 15 July 2019.
This online article explained that a metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two thing that have something(s) in common. One example is “This assignment is a breeze!”
Xu, Xu. “Interpreting Metaphorical Statements.” Journal of Pragmatics 39.2 (2009): 1622-1636. ArticleFirst. Web. 10 March 2010.
This article explained that unfamiliar concepts in a speech can be better understood by using metaphors when B is a widely known concept and A is not. A metaphor is when a speakers say A is B and a simile is when they say A is like B. This experiment found that audiences perceive a stronger connection to A, when a metaphor was used (A pen is a sword), than when a simile was used (A pen is like a sword).
REQUIREMENTS
1. Formal Outline: You will be required to turn in a full-sentence outline complete with in-text citations and a works cited page on the day of your speech.
2. Sources: Minimum of 3 (three) orally cited sources from at least 2 types of research with 1 being a journal article from CPP library portal. This means that if you cite all web sites, you do not meet the assignment requirements. For example: 1 newspaper article, 1 peer reviewed or industry specific journal article, and 1 pamphlet OR 1 government (.gov) or university (.edu) web site article, 1.book.
a. Sources must be heard during the speech
b. Cited in the text of the outline (called in-text citation)
c. Work Cited page
· You may use either citation MLA or APA format (do not mix the two formats)
INFORMATIVE SPEECH WORKSHEET
This worksheet is meant to be a simple guide to helping you prepare your presentation (written) outline for your speech. Keep in mind, the contents will differ from student to student, depending on your topic/organizational pattern but the “parts” or the sections should be very similar. I expect ALL parts to be included in your final outline, typed out and checked for grammar/spelling/punctuation.
Informative speeches are meant to present NEW information to your audience. So, you may think of yourself as “teacher for a day.” You may select any Cal Poly Pomona service, activity, or club that benefits students: LRC, confidential survivor advocate, sorority, health center, psychology services, c ...
Lets Get It Started!1. Review your thesis, your classmates f.docx
Let's Get It Started!
1. Review your thesis, your classmates' feedback, my feedback from the Thesis Discussion Forum. Revise your thesis as needed. Create a new document in whatever software you use (I strongly urge you to use Word to maintain formatting integrity when saving files). Create your MLA heading and type your thesis into the document. The thesis will be the last sentence of the introduction (sometimes two sentences), but you can add more at the beginning of the introduction later. Right just get a good thesis into your new document.
**Note my peers did not give me comments. As i submitted late my previous work.
2. Open your Annotated Bibliography document. You may want to work on the two documents side by side. Or, you can just switch between documents.
3. Look back at the thesis reasons, the "whys." Then look at your quotes. Which quotes support which reason? You will want argument and evidence sources to support your reasons. Those should make up the majority of your quotes. Strive for 1-2 quotes for each reason. Hence you may have have several paragraphs per reason. You may also have have quotes that provide background information. You'll want to include those right at the beginning of your paper after the introduction. There will be more on this later. Right now, we're just getting started. Think of that song!
4. Find eight quotes that best prove your thesis/support your reasons. Before you copy and paste, FIRST Keep in mind that your research essay will probably follow a format very similar to the following:
Introduction Paragraph--Last Sentence Thesis.
First Body Paragraph ONLY IF NEEDED---Background information Quote.
Body Paragraph--First Reason. Provide Quote.
Body Paragraph--First Reason. Provide Quote.
Body Paragraph--Second Reason. Provide Quote.
And so forth.
Conclusion.
HENCE: Consider the order of the quotes. Of course not all topics will fit this format exactly, but this should give you an idea of where to copy and paste your quotes.
FIND YOUR EIGHT QUOTES AND COPY/PASTE THEM INTO YOUR DOCUMENT WITH THE THESIS--This is now becoming your RESEARCH ESSAY.
5. Create Signal Phrases to go at the beginning of each quote. Before each quote write Author Name in "Name of Article" discusses/writes/explains/states/etc. "Insert Quote" (30). Yours would look like this John Smith in "The African Blood Diamond" states "the industry is bigger than most people imagine." Since no page number was given in the article, I did not need to include a parenthetical since I already gave the author name and the name of the article in the sentence. If a page number is given in your sources, do include, but if not, you can skip as long as you do the signal phrase.
6. Write a couple of sentences to go in front of the thesis. If you've got something good, write it now. If not, just plainly and clearly introduce your topic. Do not write questions like "Have you ever.
My Subject is Aviation from 1865 to 19155 Pages 1375The paper.docx
My Subject is Aviation from 1865 to 1915
5 Pages: 1375
The paper, without work's cited or footnotes, should be between 1200 – 1800 words. (roughly 5 - 6 pages) I will automatically deduct 1 point for every 5 words short of 1200.
The paper must include at least FIVE reputable sources. This can consist of books, journal articles, newspapers, advertisements, and even your textbook, but at least two of them should be the primary sources you provided for approval by Prof. Degges or Mr. Harris.
Please footnote your paper with the correct source to avoid plagiarism. All sources can be cited in MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style.
Possible Outline
Below is a general outline that should help to improve your paper.
I. Introduction
A. Introduce the topic in a way that will catch the reader's attention.
B. State your thesis. In many cases, the thesis is the last sentence of the introductory paragraph, but you may place it anywhere in the paragraph for reasons of style.
C. Review the main points of evidence you will cover later in the paper to support your thesis.
II. Background
This should give an overview of what previous secondary sources have said about your topic.
III. Supporting Evidence
This is where you should delve into the primary sources you have and what they say about the topic. Each should be related back to how it answers your research question and support your thesis. Do not forget to answer the who, what, when, and where of your source. This section should account for the bulk of your paper.
IV. Contrary Evidence
As you are searching for the relevant information related to your topic, you can't escape coming across controversial evidence to your subject. Do not neglect it. If you do, your paper will be incomplete or rather one-sided. Concentrate on the most significant counterarguments. Do not allocate too much time to controversial issues. Recognize them and elaborate on them focusing on their weak points.
V. Conclusion
Your conclusion should not be a rephrasing of your introductory paragraph. Although you should briefly summarize how the evidence supports your thesis and how it outweighs the contradictory evidence, you should also use the conclusion to consider the broader implications of your topic.
Essential Tips for Writing History Papers
As you write, keep in mind the following list of writing tips that can improve your paper.
Write in the simple past tense. By definition, history is concerned with the past, and since you're writing about the past, you need to write in the past tense.
CORRECT EXAMPLE: Roosevelt ordered the banks closed until auditors verified that they were solvent.
INCORRECT EXAMPLE: Roosevelt orders the banks closed until auditors verify that they are solvent.
Avoid the use of the pronoun "I." You should avoid the use of "I" in college writing, as it is too informal. Structure your essay so that your ideas come across clearly without having to state that they are your ideas.
CORRECT EXAMPLE: The WPA was one .
My Subject is Aviation from 1865 to 19155 Pages 1375The paper.docx
My Subject is Aviation from 1865 to 1915
5 Pages: 1375
The paper, without work's cited or footnotes, should be between 1200 – 1800 words. (roughly 5 - 6 pages) I will automatically deduct 1 point for every 5 words short of 1200.
The paper must include at least FIVE reputable sources. This can consist of books, journal articles, newspapers, advertisements, and even your textbook, but at least two of them should be the primary sources you provided for approval by Prof. Degges or Mr. Harris.
Please footnote your paper with the correct source to avoid plagiarism. All sources can be cited in MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style.
Possible Outline
Below is a general outline that should help to improve your paper.
I. Introduction
A. Introduce the topic in a way that will catch the reader's attention.
B. State your thesis. In many cases, the thesis is the last sentence of the introductory paragraph, but you may place it anywhere in the paragraph for reasons of style.
C. Review the main points of evidence you will cover later in the paper to support your thesis.
II. Background
This should give an overview of what previous secondary sources have said about your topic.
III. Supporting Evidence
This is where you should delve into the primary sources you have and what they say about the topic. Each should be related back to how it answers your research question and support your thesis. Do not forget to answer the who, what, when, and where of your source. This section should account for the bulk of your paper.
IV. Contrary Evidence
As you are searching for the relevant information related to your topic, you can't escape coming across controversial evidence to your subject. Do not neglect it. If you do, your paper will be incomplete or rather one-sided. Concentrate on the most significant counterarguments. Do not allocate too much time to controversial issues. Recognize them and elaborate on them focusing on their weak points.
V. Conclusion
Your conclusion should not be a rephrasing of your introductory paragraph. Although you should briefly summarize how the evidence supports your thesis and how it outweighs the contradictory evidence, you should also use the conclusion to consider the broader implications of your topic.
Essential Tips for Writing History Papers
As you write, keep in mind the following list of writing tips that can improve your paper.
Write in the simple past tense. By definition, history is concerned with the past, and since you're writing about the past, you need to write in the past tense.
CORRECT EXAMPLE: Roosevelt ordered the banks closed until auditors verified that they were solvent.
INCORRECT EXAMPLE: Roosevelt orders the banks closed until auditors verify that they are solvent.
Avoid the use of the pronoun "I." You should avoid the use of "I" in college writing, as it is too informal. Structure your essay so that your ideas come across clearly without having to state that they are your ideas.
CORRECT EXAMPLE: The WPA was one ...
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- 2. A “Dazzling” D.B.Q. Is Like a Tasty Hamburger
- 3. The “Top Bun” of your essay! 4-6 sentences The Introductory Paragraph
- 5. The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-12 sentences+ per paragraph The “ ” Meat ” ” Paragraphs
- 9. The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! 3-4 sentences The Concluding Paragraph
- 11. Put It All Together, And . . . .
- 12. Ummmmm, Burger! I Mean, A Perfect Essay !
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