Signature Assignment

Signature Assignment HIST 1302: United States History II

Analyzing an Historical Debate

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Assignment Description

Analyzing an Historical Debate For this assignment, you will analyze the following historical issue from the

second half of U.S. History (post-1877). You will need to compare at least two

opposing issues on that issue.

Part I. Introduction

1. Describe in general the issue that is debated:

For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the

culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.

Part II. Historical Debate

2. What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do

they agree or disagree?

3. Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each

thesis: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support

the thesis?

Part III. Conclusion

4. How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the

subject?

5. How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you

today? Please explain how your personal background and life

experiences might influence your perspective on this topic.

6. Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or

global issue. How would you use the readings to help you do so?

o Communication o Critical Thinking o Social Responsibility o Personal Responsibility

Format:

The paper must be a minimum of 500 words. Typed, double-spaced, using 12 point

font. The assignment will be uploaded as a file on Blackboard.

Assignment Design Worksheet: Written Communication HIST 1302

Analyzing an Historical Debate

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Context of and Purpose for Writing

Describe in general the issue that is debated:

For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the

culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.

Content Development

What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or

disagree?

Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of

evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis?

Genre and Disciplinary Conventions

Analyze an historical issue from the second half of U.S. History (post-1877). You will

need to compare at least two opposing perspectives on that issue.

Sources and Evidence

Analyze an historical issue from the second half of U.S. History (post-1877). You will

need to compare at least two opposing perspectives on that issue. Analyze the

evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of evidence are used?

Does the evidence support the thesis?

Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Students are expected to write a college level essay, exhibiting proper grammar and syntax.

Readability of Visual Elements

NA/ Visual elements include that it is a college level essay

Relevance, Accuracy, and Integration of Visual Elements

NA/ Visual elements include that it is a college level essay

Assignment Design Worksheet: Critical Thinking HIST 1302

Analyzing an Historical Debate

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Explanation of Issues

Describe in general the issue that is debated:

For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the

culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.

Evidence Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of

evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis?

Influence of Context and Assumptions

What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or

disagree?

Student’s Position How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?

Conclusions and Related Outcomes

How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you today? Please

explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your

perspective on this topic?

Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How

would you use the readings to help you do so?

Assignment Design Worksheet: Personal Responsibility HIST 1302

Analyzing an Historical Debate

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Ethical Issue Recognition

For this assignment, you will analyze an historical issue from the second half of U.S.

History (post-1877). You will need to compare at least two opposing perspectives on

that issue.

Part I. Introduction

Describe in general the issue that is debated:

For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the

culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.

Curiosity What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or

disagree?

Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of

evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis?

Reflection and Self- Assessment

How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?

Please explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence

your perspective on this topic?

Solving Problems Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How

would you use the readings to help you do so?

Evaluation of Different Ethical Perspectives or Concepts

Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of

evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis?

How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?

Assignment Design Worksheet: Social Responsibility Course HIST 1302

Assignment Title Analyzing an Historical Debate

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Cultural Diversity The topics selected must be historical debates. Students are required to compare two

opposing perspectives on the topic. For example, you may analyze the importance of

this issue important to the culture, economics, political system, or social structure at

the time.

Knowledge of Cultural Worldview Frameworks

Describe in general the issue that is debated:

For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the

culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.

Empathy (Skills) How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?

Openness (Attitudes)

How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you today? Please

explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your

perspective on this topic?

Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How

would you use the readings to help you do so?

Global Self- Awareness

Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How

would you use the readings to help you do so?