can you help me with my history paper on World War 1 ?

First, you will choose and answer one of the following questions. Your essay should be a minimum of 5 paragraphs and 500 words, but be sure to thoroughly address the prompt and provide specific examples. You may discuss the historical context generally, but you must provide clear examples from lecture/powerpoints and the reading. Do not use outside course materials (such as googling things or random websites). All material from the reading and sources must be properly cited, and material that is not from the reading/lectures must be in your own words.

Treat your response as an essay. Remember to include a thesis for your response with specific examples to prove your claim. Review the rubric before submitting your exam. Good responses will include the following characteristics:

· A thesis statement that clearly expresses your position.

· Consistent commentary on the significance of your examples in proving your claim and situating your arguments within the context of this course.

· Cause and effect explanations of significance.

· A satisfying conclusion. This is not a mere summary of your points.

Choose and answer one of the following questions:

1. What impact did the First World War have on the US? How did it impact business, labor, and immigration? How did it impact women? How did it affect American foreign policy? Make sure to discuss why America got involved in the war and the changes it brought to the daily lives of Americans.

2. Discuss the impact of the 1920s on American society. How did the growth of the American economy occur during this era? How did the consumerism of this era create the mass market? Why did America institute immigration reform? Who did this immigration reform favor, and who did it specifically limit from entering America? Make sure to include a discussion of the growing divisions in American society and racism in your essay.

Pick 5 of these 10 terms and define them in 30-50 word answers for each term. Number each of your answers from 1-5. Each term you define is worth five points. Your task is to define the terms with context, meaning an explanation that provides the terms significance to US history. Your answer should be written in your own words, and not be taken directly from the PowerPoint or reading.

Pick 5 Terms: 1. Red Summer, 2. Sacco and Vanzetti, 3. Committee for Public Information, 4. Triangle Fire, 5. Bonus March, 6. National Origins Act, 7. Hull House, 8. Ida Tarbell, 9. Dust Bowl, 10. Americanization.

Using and Citing Sources

Source material can be used in several ways. You have quite a few options as you decide how to construct your essays and integrate sources. This is what makes research writing both analytical and creative                                                                                                                

Quoting 

Using the author’s words verbatim inside quotation marks

· Use quotes sparingly. Use quotes that strike you.

· All quotations must be situated inside one of your own sentences – they cannot stand alone.

· Lead into your quotations with signal phrases which introduce the author or state the significance of the quoted material.

· Check your copy word by word for accuracy and record the exact page number on which you found the information.

· When should you quote?

· When language is especially vivid or expressive

· When specific wording is needed for technical accuracy

· When your source is an important authority on the topic (their words may carry more weight or significance than the average author)

· When language is pertinent to the argument, such as in historical analysis or interpretation of a primary source

Paraphrasing

Restating the source’s information, in the same amount of space, using your own words

· Paraphrasing is useful when the language of another writer is not so memorable.

· Even though you are not using the author’s words verbatim, you must acknowledge the source or author from which the ideas were derived.

· How do you write a good paraphrase?

· Read the entire passage several times.

· Choose the most important points.

· Restate the ideas in your own words.

· Go back and reread the entire original passage to make sure your passage is accurate without being repetitive.

Summarizing

Condensing the material to include only the author’s main ideas

· This strategy can save space by condensing important information into a few sentences.

· Be sure that through your summary you do not distort the meaning of the original passage.

· How do you write a good summary?

· Read the passage several times.

· Look away from it and record the main idea of the passage as you remember it.

· Reread the original passage and make sure your summary is accurate and concise.

Exam Rubric

Overall:

· The essay has at least three claims and five paragraphs in total that are on topic. This is the minimum for a passing grade.

· The essay is complete with all of the necessary parts: an introduction with a thesis, several focused body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

· The essay is on topic and answers all parts of the essay question.

Introduction:

· The introduction familiarizes the reader with the topic. It might give background information on the topic, include an explanation of what the different points of view are, give historical information, use ideas from the reading, or PowerPoint sources.

· The introduction has a clear thesis statement that is easy to identify.

· The thesis statement takes a thoughtful and analytical position on the topic that is arguable—it’s something that needs to be supported.

Body paragraphs:

· There are multiple body paragraphs that are logically organized and related to the thesis, and avoids making claims without any evidence.

· The evidence presented is from the lecture and the reading.

· Body paragraphs demonstrate a clear understanding of cause, effect, and significance of historical events.

· The evidence presented is on topic, accurate, relevant, and in scope to answer the question or questions.

Conclusion:

· The essay has a conclusion that wraps up any key points that need to be reiterated, such as the thesis or important supporting points.

· The conclusion address the “so what?” question by helping the reader see the importance of the topic.

Sentence-Level Correctness:

· The essay is generally readable, meaning that it is mostly free from distracting or confusing grammar errors, tense usage etc.

· Essay is written in a formal tone, and does not rely on conversational language.