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Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. 2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.

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1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.
Instructions: Complete the following assignments to prepare for the History Final Exam Essay worth a total of 40 points toward your final course grade. (Warning: Unlike the History Quizzes 1-10 and the students only have one attempt to submit their answers for the Final Exam.)
Assignment: (Worth 40 Points) Your History Final Exam will consist of an Essay, which will focus on a student’s ability to use their Critical Thinking skills in evaluating the impact of a past historical event covered in this course. Read the following instructions to prepare for the Essay on your Final Exam. (Warning: Unlike the History Quizzes 1-10 and the students only have one attempt to submit their answers for the Final Exam.)
Part 1: Review the following four historical events that you studied this semester:
The Progressive Movement
The New Deal
Civil Rights Movement
The Cold War
Part 2: Answer the following question in relation to the four historical events:
The Question: In your own opinion, which out of the four historical events listed in part 1 had the greatest social and personal impact/value on social change in the United States? (Make sure to back up your answer with three specific examples from historical sources as explained in Part 3 of the assignment.)
Part 3: Write. The essay must be a minimum of 500 words of content (not including the Works Cited page), but can be longer. You must support your answer with information from scholarly sources. You must have at least 4 academic sources. These sources cannot include Wikipedia. You can use your course text, other books, videos, academic websites, and journal articles from the library. Particularly good library databases for this project are Academic Search Complete and World History in Context. You can access them here: Library Databases. (Links to an external site.) Remember to cite your sources in your essay and create a Work Cited Page using MLA format. If you need help with MLA format contact a librarian or visit the guide on the Purdue OWL website (Links to an external site.). It is highly recommended that you contact a librarian for help. You can do that on-campus in the Center for Learning Resources (2nd floor). From off-campus, you can contact the library here: Ask a Librarian (Links to an external site.)
Part 4: Please use Microsoft Word to write your Essay assignment. Use the following “Rubric” found on the assignment submission page as a guide to writing and answering the Mini Critical Thinking Essay.
Part 5: Once you have completed the Mini-Essay assignment you will need to:
Click on Final Exam Essay Assignment on the Course Home-Page or Modules on the Navigation Course Tool.
Attach your essay, including the Works Cited page, in either Word or PDF format. Be sure you hit submit!
Part 6: Remember that there are no single right or wrong answers. You will be graded for how well you back up your opinions and arguments with sources. Rubric
Final Exam Essay Fall 2021
Final Exam Essay Fall 2021
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment of ideas and clear opening statement of theme/opinion written with a minimum of 500 words.
10 pts
A minimum 500 words that contain well-developed ideas, opinions, and arguments; introduces new ideas; backed up with specific examples.
6 pts
Developing ideas, opinions and arguments; sometimes backed up with specific examples and sources.
0 pts
Less than 500 word and/or lack developing ideas with a clear opening Statement of theme/opinion. Did not submit the essay
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis of argument
20 pts
Clear evidence of critical thinking (application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation). essay demonstrates clarity of argument, depth of insight into historical issues, originality of treatment, relevancy, and sometimes included unusual insights and flashes of excellence. Arguments are well supported with specific examples and sources.
13.33 pts
Some evidence of critical thinking. Essay tend to address peripheral issues. Generally accurate, but could be improved with more analysis and creative thought. Tendency to recite facts rather than address issues.
0 pts
Lack Evidence of critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis of argument. Did not submit the essay.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe essays contains at least three specific sources that are clearly cited in the essay and in a work cited page.
10 pts
The essay contains at least three scholarly sources that are clearly cited in the essay and in a work cited page.
6 pts
The essay contains less than three scholarly sources that are clearly cited in the essay and in a work cited page.
0 pts
The essay contains no scholarly sources, work cited page, or was not submitted.
10 pts
Total Points: 40
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