HIST 1302 Journals

Journal #1 Instructions

In this course, you will complete a series of History Journal entries, which you will submit twice during the term. Refer to the Assignments and Course Schedule on Syllabus Page 2 for due dates.

Journal  #1

In this first journal activity, you may write about any topic(s) of your choice, but it is best to use the textbook to study.

· For this activity, topics should address content covered in Chapters 16-21 in the textbook.

. It is expected that, at a minimum, you are reading the assigned textbook chapters.

. You are encouraged to read collateral historical writings on topics covered in the textbook.

· This activity will consist of 10 separate journal entries; you will have a total of 20 entries by the end of the course.

· Each separate entry should:

. contain a minimum of 120 words.

. consist of a summary, paraphrase, and synthesis of material you are reading/studying in this course.

. be written in your own words - do not quote the work of others verbatim.

. discuss the subject matter that you are studying - do not simply agree/disagree.

· Your study involves, first and foremost, learning the nation's past; doing so requires a review of previously published studies, so you are encouraged to conduct research using outside resources, but be sure to draft your journal entries in your own words.

. Direct quotations should not be used; citations are not necessary.

. Do not copy/paste information from any source.

. No citations

**CHAPTER 20 IS MY CHOSEN CHAPTER- FROM BUSINESS CULTURE TO GREAT DEPRESSION 1920-1932**

Journal #2 Instructions

In this course, you will complete a series of History Journal entries, which you will submit twice during the term. Refer to the Assignments and Course Schedule on Syllabus Page 2 for due dates.

Journal #2

In this second journal activity, you may write about any topic(s) of your choice, but it is best to use the textbook to study.

· For this activity, topics should address content covered in Chapters 22-28 in the textbook.

. It is expected that, at a minimum, you are reading the assigned textbook chapters.

. You are encouraged to read collateral historical writings on topics covered in the textbook.

· This activity will consist of 10 separate journal entries; you will have a total of 20 entries by the end of the course.

· Each separate entry should:

. contain a minimum of 120 words.

. consist of a summary, paraphrase, synthesis of material you are reading/studying in this course.

. be written in your own words - do not quote the work of others verbatim.

. discuss the subject matter that you are studying - do not simply agree/disagree.

· Your study involves, first and foremost, learning the nation's past; doing so requires a review of previously published studies, so you are encouraged to conduct research using outside resources, but be sure to draft your journal entries in your own words.

. Direct quotations should not be used; citations are not necessary.

. Do not copy/paste information from any source.

. No citations

**CHAPTER 23 IS MY CHOSEN CHAPTER- THE UNITED STATES AND THE COLD WAR 1945-1953**

**Book: GIVE ME LIBERTY! An American History by Seagull 5th edition**