Booker T Washington Vs W.E.B DuBois

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Assignment 1: Different Approaches to Diversity Issues (1865–1925)

In Assignment 1, Each topic explores two different approaches to diversity during the 60-year period after the Civil War (1865–1925). The dynamic between the two approaches will have a profound impact on our history then—and now.

TOPIC CHOICE ONE: Empowering African Americans—Two Strategies

Here you will focus on the approaches of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois. Other noted names and certainly different organizations will become part of your inquiry. Washington’s famous 1895 “Atlanta Compromise” speech (labeled such later by critics) sets the tone. One might find virtues, problems and successes associated with both strategies. You might see elements of each in strategies of later leaders and related issues even today. For this topic you must use the three sources below. See SOURCES AND TIPS sheet page 2.

Sources: Schultz, p. 340–2, 400–1, 404–5. See http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/39/ ; and see http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/40

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Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

· Use the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) . The format is different than other formats like APA. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.

· Be typed, double spaced between lines, using Times New Roman font, Calibri, Arial, or Courier (size 10, 11, or 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and sources must follow SWS format. You must have a Sources list at the end; each source listed must also be cited in the body of the paper with an in-text citation. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

· The preferred file software is Microsoft Word (part of MS-Office). Alternatively, a student can use Windows’ WordPad (not NotePad) or OpenOffice. (Please do not submit files in .pdf format or Apple’s Pages or Google Docs.)

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date you submit. The cover page and the Sources page are not included in the required assignment length.

· The body of the paper should be five paragraphs and a total of 500-to-800 words in length. The 500 minimum is firm; you really have not adequately developed the paper if less than that. The 800 maximum is a loose guideline. The body of the paper is to be double-spaced. Typically, if you follow these instructions, the body of your paper will be 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pages in length; add a page for your title page and another for your sources list and that then gets to 4-1/2-to 5/1/2. But, the length requirement is evaluated by word count.

The paper must be submitted (uploaded and attached) in the course shell provided online.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Discuss the developments, racial and political policies, and laws from 1865 to the 1920s following the end of slavery.

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Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. [grading rubric is on the next 2 pages below]

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Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. [rubric is on p. 3-4 here]

Points: 120

Assignment 1: Different Approaches to Diversity Issues (1865-1925)

Criteria

Exemplary

100% A

Proficient

85% B

Fair

75% C

Meets Minimum Expectations

65% D

Unacceptable

0% F

1. Introduction: Identify the two different approaches that you will discuss. Describe what you will cover in the paper.

Weight: 10%

Thoroughly and clearly introduced your paper by identifying the two different approaches that you will discuss and describing what you will cover in the paper.

Satisfactorily introduced your paper by identifying the two different approaches that you will discuss and describing what you will cover in the paper.

Partially introduced your paper by identifying the two different approaches that you will discuss and describing what you will cover in the paper.

Insufficiently introduced your paper by identifying the two different approaches that you will discuss and describing what you will cover in the paper

Poor or no introduction. Did not identify the two different approaches that you will discuss. Did not describe what you will cover in the paper.

2. History and Issues: Describe the development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

Weight: 30%

Thoroughly and coherently described the development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

Satisfactorily described the development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

Partially described the development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

Insufficiently described the development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

Did not submit or incompletely described the development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

3. Comparison: evaluate what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in that period of history.

Weight: 15%

Thoroughly and clearly evaluated what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in that period of history. Used persuasive reasoning or clear examples.

Satisfactorily evaluated what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in that period of history.

Partially evaluated what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in that period of history.

Insufficiently evaluated what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in that period of history.

Did not submit or incompletely evaluated what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in that period of history.

4. Conclusion: identify similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues today.

Weight: 15%

Thoroughly and effectively identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues today.

Satisfactorily identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues today.

Partially identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues today.

Insufficiently identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues today.

Did not submit or incompletely identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues today.

5. Used the MINIMUM of three sources, drawing from the list provided. The class text is one of the sources used. Sources are listed at the end and matching in-text citations are used.

Weight: 10%

Meets at least the minimum number of required sources; all sources high quality choices. Sources are listed at the end and also cited in the body of the paper. Solid research is evident.

Meets minimum number of required sources; most sources come from the list provided.

Does not meet the required number of sources; some sources poor quality choices or not from the list provided.

Does not meet the required number of sources; Insufficient on the reference list or in-text citations.

No sources provided.

6. Writing and Presentation:

Used good grammar. Presentation shows clarity, reason, and critical thinking with proper writing mechanics. SWS format is used for reference entries, in-text citations, paper layout, and organization. Instructions followed.

Weight: 20%

0–2 errors.

3–4 errors.

5–6 errors.

7–8 errors.

More than 8 errors present.

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