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Soapstone2.pdf

Donteriya Hogan

Race: The power of illusion-episode 2

Speaker:

The Power of Illusion episode 2 is a documentary focusing on the 19th century and its slavery issues. This

episode is told by various historians, authors, and anthropologists. Thomas Jefferson, President Jackson,

Samuel Morton, and various races were mentioned throughout the episode giving insight on the reality

of what he believed in.

Occasion:

The Race: Power of Illusion episode two is based during the era of slavery, which the first fifty years most

of the American colonies, most of the laborers were European indentured servants, many of them toiled

on tobacco plantations in the wretched conditions. Planters faced a labor shortage this led to a

replacement with Africans. The idea of them running away made it hard because they did not blend in

with Europeans hence the skin color. The class of Europeans were once defined on your status and

wealth. When Africans came onto for labor purposes, poor and lower whites immediately began to

identify themselves as middle class/rich. Giving Africans the lowest/poorest class.

Audience:

The main audience of this is everyone/anyone who takes interest on the topic of Thomas Jefferson, the

19th century, and the slavery era, and Indian territory. Thomas Jefferson wrote all men are created equal,

but based on his actions it was clear that he believed blacks were inferior to whites. He even focused on

science to tell the world that Black men, women, and children. This is to keep slavery at the attention of

the nation for America.

Purpose:

The purpose is to shed light on the agenda of Thomas Jefferson, President Jackson, the document drawn

up in this time benefitting only whites. The main purpose of this documentary is to make those who

watch it aware of history, constitutional documents, and those in charge.

Subject:

The main subject in this episode is politics. It gives insight on various topics in history, but brings the

conclusion back to politics, and government officials who made all of history happen.

Tone:

The tone of this episode is very informative. The mention everything from Mexicans, Indians, whites,

blacks, and how they were in the 19th century. It focused on status, race, wealth, rights to that race, and

the land they obtained.

Soapstone1DHogan.pdf

DONTERIYA HOGAN 1/28/24

RACE: THE POWER OF ILLUSIONS

Speaker: The Race: Power of Illusions episode one focused on the core of DNA and what society believes

DNA is. This episode has various people as speakers giving their insight on the history, DNA, and the

scientific studies that took place years ago. Speakers consisted of evolutionary biologists, historians of

science, and biological anthropologists.

Occasion: This video reflects a time of being taken in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. This is believed to

be due to the clothing worn and the desk computer seen in this episode. Events unfolded at a local high

school where students gathered for a DNA workshop led by their lab teacher. Students all compared skin

colors, typed their blood, and swabbed cells from inside their mouths to extract a small portion of their

DNA. Students all look to those who have similar skin colors and same races for a similar outcome with a

DNA relation at the end of the workshop.

Audience: The main audience of this episode is those who would like to learn more about DNA, and

those who have a particular interest in the topic. These people may be seeking a need to gather

information differently from the information they have gathered in the previous years. Technology has

evolved over the decades becoming more advanced leading to more accurate results on these topics.

African Americans may take a higher interest due to the recent studies performed on them, and the

beliefs that their physique helps their ability to perform higher athletically.

Purpose: The purpose of the power of illusions is to give insight on the fact that human search for

biological bases related to race is not fundamentally different as it once was claimed to be. They proved

this by comparing DNA between those of a different race and classification. The studies done before

were to prove how different the African American race was from any other race. Studies done comparing

eye shape, hair form, skull size were all unsuccessful compared to a DNA workshop.

DONTERIYA HOGAN 1/28/24

RACE: THE POWER OF ILLUSIONS

Subject: The main subject of this episode is DNA, and how much we are in similarity even though we do

not look alike.

Tone: The tone of this episode is very informative. The information given made the audience realize that

if human variation were to map along the line, people of one similar race would be like those they look

like. Instead, they were like those of a different race. In the end, students compared to those they least

expected proving that DNA is more than how you look or perform.

DistantRelativesFinalPresentationInstructions.pptx

DISTANT RELATIVES The Global Black Diaspora AAST 3970

Lesson Goal:

You will create a voice over PowerPoint for your final presentation.

Rationale: Incorporating research is critical for establishing a strong academic foundation as it enables students to develop independent critical thinking skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.

The instructions below will help you develop your final research project. Please refer to the complete instructions provided within this PowerPoint file.

Each slide 3 through 12 should contain the information outlined in them.

Your voice-over presentation should not exceed 10 minutes. You may create a script for yourself to ensure that you stay within the 10 minutes.

To learn how to record your presentation in PowerPoint and turn it into a video, please follow the instructions in the assignment page in Blackboard.

Rubric:

You should have 10 slides. Grades will be assigned based on the following criteria:

Your adherence to the guidelines provided for each slide.

The quality and depth of your analysis.

The effectiveness of connecting your analysis to your thesis statement.

Other relevant aspects of your work, such as organization and presentation.

Proper and consistent citation is crucial in research. Please ensure that you cite your sources appropriately, adhering to the disciplinary practices of your field. If you need guidance, consult the specific citation style recommended for your discipline or seek clarification from your instructor.

Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Slide 1: Title of Research Project (5 pts)

Create and provide a title for your research

Note that titles should be concise and reflect the content of your arguments.

Consider reviewing articles and books you have read this semester for inspiration. Here are some title examples:

Tacky: The History of an Atlantic Slave War

More Auspicious Shores: Barbadian Migration to Liberia, Blackness and the Making of an African Republic

Motherhood as Resistance in Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Slide 2: Introduction/Context/Background (10 pts)

Introduce research

Introduce the African Diaspora in the relevant areas.

Provide the background and context of your research question/issue.

Reflect on your initial thoughts about these topics and areas across the African Diasporas at the beginning of the course, including your impressions of the units covered.

Units Covered:

Historical Experiences of Slavery and Post-Slavery

Politics: Resistance Movements

Arts and Culture

Religion

Social Inequality

Diasporic Connection

The Importance of Background:

The background of your study is crucial for readers to understand the context of your research.

It includes your problem statement, rationale, and research questions.

It helps readers comprehend your motivations for conducting the study.

Slide 3: Thesis/ argument (15 pts)

What will your research argue or prove?

Underline your thesis/argument statement in this slide. See instructions on how to write a strong thesis or argument at: https://wts.indiana.edu/writing-guides/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement.html

Write a few sentences that points to the elements that you feel most people do not appreciate or understand about the African Diaspora.

You need to use this template sentence in your first paragraph for your thesis statement:

"Many people think that ______, but the truth, as supported by my research on the African Diaspora in the Caribbean, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the USA, is that ______."

The goal of your presentation is to prove this "true" statement.

This “true” statement should reflect the evidence you discovered in your previously written SOAPSTone analyses of each unit:

Historical Experiences of Slavery and Post-Slavery

Politics: Resistance Movements

Arts and Culture

Religion

Social Inequality

Diasporic Connection

Slide 4: Roadmap  (10 pts)

Outline the key points you have used to connect the different areas

Take each of the five sections you have already written, revise and make connections between all the different areas of the diaspora:

Historical Experiences of Slavery and Post-Slavery

Politics Unit: Resistance Movements

Arts and culture

Religion

Social Inequality

Diasporic connection

See explanation on roadmaps here:

Academic Essay Tips: Roadmap Points: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IYHfSAkVow

Slide 5: Revise and Make Connections (10 pts)

Choose 1 unit of focus from this course

(social inequality, politics, religion, arts and culture, diasporic connections)

Pick at least 2 SOAPSTone analyses from your chosen unit of focus that support your thesis statement. Revise those analyses and make connections between this area of focus on the diaspora covered in this course.       

Pull content from your SOAPSTONE Analysis

You should correct errors in previous SOAPSTone analyses as identified in feedback -- or by you -- including citation style and lack of good sources. I expect extensive revisions to the analyses. (A percentage of your marks will be assigned to your attention to revision).

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Be sure to connect your 2 analyses to your thesis statement

Remember to add the analyzed sources to your bibliography

Slide 6: Revise and Make Connections (10 pts)

Choose 1 more unit of focus from this course

(social inequality, politics, religion, arts and culture, diasporic connections)

Pick at least 2 SOAPSTone analyses that support your true statement. Revise those analyses and make connections between this area of focus on the diaspora covered in this course.    

Pull content from your SOAPSTONE Analysis

You should correct errors in previous SOAPSTone analyses as identified in feedback -- or by you -- including citation style and lack of good sources. I expect extensive revisions to the analyses. (A percentage of your marks will be assigned to your attention to revision) t

Be sure to connect your 2 analyses to your thesis statement

Remember to add the analyzed sources to your bibliography

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Slide 7: Argument Analysis (10 pts)

My Argument:

In this slide, copy and paste your argument.

Other Secondary Sources arguments:

Research your topic.

What are 2 two other academic scholars arguing about your 2 chosen topics?

Copy and paste the arguments of 2 secondary sources next to your argument.

How is your argument different from or similar to the authors of these secondary sources? In what ways does your research add to this research area?

Note: Remember to add the other academic sources to your bibliography.

Slide 8: Personal Diasporic Heritage (10 pts)

Compare one point of your diasporic heritage to one of the areas you’ve studied and reflect on how your ideas of identity, culture, poverty, nationalism, and development have changed.

If you are not native American, your ancestors came from somewhere. Maybe Ireland, Italy, Greece, etc.

If you are Native American, explore your familial heritage and connection to land in the USA before the Trail of Tears.

In addition to the reflection mentioned above, add a summary about the following:

What source did you use for your heritage analysis (genealogy/ interview relatives, newspaper)

What questions did you ask of these primary sources and what did you find out?

Include key quotes etc.

Slide 9: Conclusion (15 pts)

You should have a conclusion in which you return to some version of your introductory template idea supported by the evidence that proved your point.

"Many people think that ______, but the truth, as supported by my research on the African Diaspora in the Caribbean, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the USA, is that ______."

The goal here is to outline your findings and conclusion in this statement.

Answer these questions:

What did you not understand at first, but you do now?

What contributed to your evolution in understanding in these areas?

What professional or personal growth did you undergo throughout this project?

Slide 10: Bibliography (5 pts)

You should have a Bibliography, listing all the sources you used.

These must include books and/or scholarly articles.

Use and be consistent with the reference style of your discipline throughout your PowerPoint presentation and bibliography.

I will look to see if websites are properly cited. Use BibMe.com, easybib.com or the citation builder on sourceaid.com

You will probably use Wikipedia to get started, but it is not safe [or allowed] to use Wikipedia as a source. Confirm that a specific piece of Wikipedia information is reliable by finding it in other locations.

I advise you NOT to use dot com web sites; go to dot edu and dot org and websites instead.