American History 110 Assignment and Quiz

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You may answer the following question.

1. Why did Bacon’s Rebellion lead to the institutionalization of African based slavery in the South?

Directions: This is not a research essay; this section includes all the resources needed to answer the question.

1. The essays should be approximately five pages in length with 1-inch margins and 12-point font.

2. Please read over and adhere to the  Essay Check List

Actions

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1. Final draft.    (100 Points)

3. Late drafts will be penalized 10% per day

. You need to include in-text citations in your essay. These do not have to be full citations but need to clearly indicate where you obtained your information.   You may use MLA or footnotes.

1. For example,   (Cahill, Virginia PowerPoint), is sufficient.

. Provide the title of the textbooks and chapter for Openstax.

2. For example, (Openstax, Chapter 3) is sufficient.

. Provide the author's name or title of the document for primary documents. 

3.

1. For example, (Bacon's Declaration) is sufficient.

4. You need to use at least three different sources from the Unit.  One of these sources should be a primary source.  

2 sources = 5 point deduction

1 source = 10 point deduction

0 source = 25  point deduction

 

Rubric

Essay Rubric 100

Essay Rubric 100

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics

5.0 pts

Excellent sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and use of punctuation, with few or no mistakes.

4.0 pts

Good sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and use of punctuation, with a limited number of mistakes.

3.0 pts

Average sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and use of punctuation, with frequent mistakes

2.0 pts

Flawed sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and use of punctuation, with numerous mistakes

1.0 pts

Unacceptable number of spelling, grammar, and other mechanical errors.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis

10.0 pts

Position is clearly stated, insightful, and accurate

8.0 pts

Identifiable position, but lacks a degree of insight or understanding.

7.0 pts

Vague position, lacking a degree of both insight and understanding.

6.0 pts

Unclear position, lacking any insight or understanding

4.0 pts

No identifiable position.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKnowledge

25.0 pts

Demonstrates superior knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question

23.0 pts

Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question.

21.0 pts

Demonstrates average knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question

17.0 pts

Demonstrates superficial knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question

12.0 pts

Demonstrates no knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFactual Support

30.0 pts

Specific facts are used to support every point addressed in the student answer.

27.0 pts

Specific facts are provided in the student answer, however not every point made by the student is supported.

24.0 pts

Specific facts are provided, however most points made by the student are not supported and/or some of the evidence is used inappropriately

21.0 pts

Specific facts are rarely used in the student answer, and when used, is often inappropriate.

18.0 pts

No facts are provided in support of student answer.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance

30.0 pts

Facts and evidence are clearly and consistently related to the student position in a highly effective manner.

27.0 pts

Facts and evidence are often related to the student position in an appropriate manner.

24.0 pts

An attempt is made to relate facts and evidence to student position in an inconsistent manner

21.0 pts

10 Little attempt is made to relate facts and evidence to the student position.

17.0 pts

No attempt is made to relate evidence to the student position.

30.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0