Order 1303877: Read Instructions

H I S T O R Y 1 3 0 2 : M I D T E R M E X A M

DIRECTIONS:

1) On page 2 of this document, you will find the Midterm Exam Assignment. Your response to the question must be typed—twelve-point font, double-spaced, one-inch

margins. In writing your answer, please do not exceed five pages.

2) In your response, use only your assigned text(s), the instructor’s handouts, videos, or class notes taken from discussions. Do not use additional library or internet

sources.

3) Your generalizations must be supported by direct citations from the text, class notes, or instructor’s handouts.

4) Citations should be made in MLA format. Click on HELPFUL LINKS: MLA button on eCampus if you need additional help.

Note: You must cite parenthetically throughout your narrative. Please follow this format. There

should be many citations throughout your response taken from the sources noted above because

assumptions and interpretations must be bolstered by citations. The strength of your response is

dependent largely upon your citation of the assigned sources.

5) To earn your full points, please include in-text citations AND a Works Cited Page.

6) You must write your own, unique, independent answer to this question. Please try to write using your SCHOLARLY VOICE (3rd person Point of View: He, She, It, They).

7) Please use proper grammar and spelling, and try NOT to use 1st person POV: “I, Me, You, Your, Us, We.” Or 2nd person POV: “You, Your.” Also, please try not to use

rhetorical questions or questions of any kind, but write a coherent, persuasive essay.

8) Please look at the sample Rubric handout (under Mid-term exam button) to see how your Mid-term exam will be graded.

9) All papers will be checked for plagiarism! Make sure you properly site your sources in your essay (in-text citations) when quoting or paraphrasing source

materials. Students caught cheating will face failure of the course and will be reported

to the Dean. (and it will affect your academic record).

10) Date Due: See eCampus Instructions. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!!

U N I T E D S T A T E S H I S T O R Y

P R O F E S S O R N A V A R R O

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MIDTERM E XA M QUESTIO N :

“ E XC E L L E N C E I S T H E B E S T D E T E R R E N T T O R A C I S M ” ~ R E V E R E N D J E S S E J A C K S O N

Directions: Answer the following essay listed below. Please write a multi-

paragraphed essay and include specific evidence of from Unit 01 and 02

assignments, readings, videos, etc. Please use MLA in-text citations within

your essay and a Words Cited page.

Please watch this TedTalk called: “How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them.” Link to video: https://www.ted.com/talks/verna_myers_how_to_overcome_our_biases_walk_b oldly_toward_them#t-1055481 (Approx. 17:50 mins) Consider Verna Myers message on overcoming bias. How has bias played a role in US History? Consider what you have learned so far this semester in Unit 01 and 02. Why are multiple perspectives in history needed? What do they teach students? Provide at least three clear examples of historical events from Unit 01 and 02 where diverse perspectives are needed to have a better understanding of historical events. What effect might diverse perspectives continue to have on future generations?

*Note: Include your Works Cited page on the same document as your essay. Provide at least 3 specific examples (from Unit 01 and 02) to support your argument. (The Howard Zinn Textbook counts as one source). *Note: try to write this in 3rd person Point of View (Scholarly tone): He, She, It, They. This essay is different than writing a discussion board. You are writing a research essay exam. Please do not reflect on your own person experiences, but instead provide examples learned in this History course.