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Paper Instructions:
Read “The Case for Reparations,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Review Jacobs’ “from Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl,” as well as, Douglass’ “from Fourth of July Oration.”
"The Case for Reparations" pgs. 307-339
"from Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" pgs. 26-35
"from Fourth of July Oration" pgs. 19-24
Write an essay answering one of the following prompts:
What was the economics of slavery as expressed by Jacobs and Douglass; how do these ideas compare with the ideas shared by Ta-Nehisi Coates in “The Case for Reparations?” Using the economics of slavery, argue a case that either supports or withholds support for reparations.
Using the three texts, describe and explain how slavery is the basis of America democracy and wealth? Include in your discussion how this system functions for Black and white Americans, then argue your support or non-support of reparations. Use the three texts to support your discussion and argument.
Guidelines and Suggestions:
5 – 7 pages, not including Works Cited page
Use your source a minimum of 5 times throughout your essay.
Use “The Case for Reparations” as your primary source, and the other two texts as a secondary source
You can add another secondary source if it is pertinent and supportive to your paper
Use 3rd person
Use present tense
Use different sentence lengths and sentence types
Avoid sentence construction errors (fragments, comma splices, run-ons)
Make sure your essay is thesis driven
Thesis at the end of your Introduction
Topic Sentence for each body paragraph
One topic/issue/idea per body paragraph
Use the quote sandwich: Introduce the quote, provide the quote, analyze the quote
No announcements: This essay will address, I will explain, in conclusion, etc.
No “I” statements.
Use transitions throughout
Use “signal phrases” to introduce your quotes
MLA Format:
1” margins on all sides
12 pt. Font
Times New Roman
Works Cited page
Page numbers upper right corner
Heading (Do not include your name in your heading)
Title (centered)
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