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Full instructions and rubric described as follows:

Format:  Essay must be emailed as a Microsoft Word 2010 document or Rich Text file. No PDF formats (Portable Document File), no Word Pad, no Google documents, no Web links, please! Your paper must be emailed as a Word 2010 or newer attachment. Do not use the text window portion of your email to send your final paper!

Length:  Minimum 1500 to Maximum 1800 words.  Students must include the word count immediately after your name on the first page. Note: Depending on the severity of the infraction, +10 to +20 points will be automatically deducted for (1) papers not reaching the established word count and/or (2) your submission is late. Point deductions are used to encourage early or timely submission of this serious assignment. Stay alert: 24 hours after you email me your final paper you will received a confirmation receipt from me.  Please appreciate that it is the students responsibility to secure a "confirmation email receipt" from me. If you do not received one after 24 hours, then contact me immediately.

Expectations: All students will produce a university-level and academically sound typewritten critical analysis on Defending Slavery by Finkleman.

Note: No rough drafts are accepted this semester. I encourage you to work aggessively with the Library Tutors and/or Writing Center.

Assignment

Your overall objective is to master the major themes in Defending Slavery by Finkleman. This will require a full reading of the book and some good old fashion “thinking.” Please appreciate that this is not a research paper, hence, you do NOT need to consult or cite outside sources.  However, I do expect carefully selected points from the book to demonstrate that you read it. Again, criticize the book using solely evidence from the book and cite the evidence appropriately. The physical aspect of this critique, and to measure your Student Learning Outcome, must follow the parameters below: 

Grammar and Syntax

1. Please follow MLA format: double-space, times roman, 12 font, 1 inch margins, 1500 to 1800 word count. 
2. Organization is imperative: Introduction, body, conclusion
3. Ensure transitional lines between paragraphs
4. At all cost avoid the "passive voice"---limit the use of “is, are, was, were, should, could, would, have, had, has.
5. Avoid first-person singular—limit the use of “I”
6. Avoid the negative-voice—“I didn’t like this or that”
7. Avoid generalizations—be specific and provide evidence from the readings (don't forget to cite it!)
8. Use a thesaurus (or dictionary) to expand your vocabulary (e.g. instead of "happy," use "elated" or "estatic.")
9. Although not mandatory, I would be more than glad to review a "final rough draft" if it is
    submitted in a timely manner via email and properly formatted in Microsoft Word.

10. Read Elements of Style by Strunk and White to improve any stylistic challenges. 

11. I will expect a professionally written critique.

12. All papers must indicate their word count on the first page and next to your name. 



Substantive and Grading Rubric

1. +10 points: Provide an overall summary of the book including its major themes. This can be accomplished in less than one page and please do NOT include your precis in this section. Again, your first page should be a summary of the whole book. 


2. +10 points: After you summarize the book, then identify at least two themes you will discuss. Again, you must identify two (2) themes!


3. +60 points: Once you summarize the book and identified your two themes, then provide a critical analysis on your selected themes. Please appreciate that this section constitutes the bulk of your paper. Now, what constitutes a critical analysis? By this I do not mean whether you like or dislike the author’s objectives. You need to provide aggressive critical analysis supported by the evidence from the reading. Your critique must be thoughtful and nicely organized. Remember that there are no right or wrong responses, but you will have to defend your contentions. You may want to consider the below as you develop your critique:

a. Did the author succeed in developing the themes? 

b. Do you agree with the major themes? If not, why not and provide evidence.

c. What did you enjoy about the book or what did you dread? 

d. Would you recommend this book?

Please appreciate that a critique is your opinion based on the evidence (emphasis on evidence.) Please consult the optional handout attached above for further guidance.

4. +10 points: Properly summarize your critique.  All papers must deliver a proper conclusion.

5. +10 Grammar, syntax, organization of paper.

In Short, your paper will consist of:

Book summary  +10 pts
Selected two themes +10 pts
Criticism of selected themes. +60 pts
Conclusion +10 pts
Grammar/syntax +10 pts
Notes on Citations:

This book critique is NOT a research term paper. I do not want a paper full of long (block) quotations from the book or any other outside source. I most certainly do not want footnotes or endnotes.  The paper is an exercise in critical thinking based on your selected themes.  If you consult professional sources then merely use them as a "guide" to your paper. Try to get some "idea" on how others have treated the book. Think of the paper as an "op-ed' (opposition to the editorial opinion) piece in your local newspaper.  Anderson is stating a point (his opinion) and your role is to identify it, evaluate it, and, of course criticize it! Obviously, to make your point/opinion you will need to quote certain sections from the book, but please limit them and cite them properly. Again, please do not rely on outside sources to develop your paper.

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From Opportunity to Entitlement: The Transformation and Decline of Great Society Liberalism

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Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you:

1.Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.
2.After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical reasoning skills on your part.
3.Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3] sources total as the minimum) Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA style format. Both in-text citations and a References list are required. Citations and references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for guidance).
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. For our purposes, you may omit any abstract page.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

•Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
•Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
•Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.
•Identify major historical developments in world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the Renaissance
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
•Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

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1) What were the major achievements of the High Middle Ages?

2) What were the long term effects on Western Civilization of the Black Death?

3) Why do you think Italy revived first economically and culturally during the early Renaissance?

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1) What was the influence of Christianity on Western Civilization?  

2) How did the actions of Emperor Constantine guide the development of the faith?

3) What was the Church's role in the Empire,especially in the  West, during the Germanic invasion period (Early Middle Ages)?

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please note the question number. and if you need source please use " survey of historic costume" by phyllis G. Tortora    



1: the relationships between costume and developments in the fine and applied arts run through costume history. Describe how the Romantic Movement in the arts was reflected in costume of the romantic period.
2: what romantic- period sources would you look at to learn about the differences between the clothing of affluent women and the clothing of women from lower socioeconomic classes? How did these differences relate to differences in their respective social roles?

3: describe the sources of information about costume after the1830s the provide costume historians with more extensive and more accurate information about style than earlier periods. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of these resources. 
4: fashion is often described as evolving rather than changing radically/ describe the gradual evolution in women’s dresses between 1820 and 1850. Noting changes in hemlines, waistline placement, sleeve shapes, and skirt shapes. Also note points at which more radical changes took place.
5: how did changes in the silhouette of men’s coats parallel changes in the silhouette of women’s dresses during the romantic period?
6: summarize the types of the sources that costume historians have used to gather information about enslaved people based upon the sources? What kind of information is not easily available?
7: assess the effects on fashion of some of the innovations that Charles worth (and his sons) brought to the fashion design industry in France.
8: how did technological advances affect dress during the crinoline period? What was the impact of those advancements?
9: how was women’s and children’s costume during the crinoline period inspired by military clothing? Cite specific items and conflicts in your answer.
10: fashion is often said to evolve gradually. Describe the gradual evolution in women’s skirt styles in the crinoline period. How were these changes enabled by undergarments?
11: identify Amelia bloomer and relate her to the cause she wanted to promote through her dress. Describe the effects of her efforts.
12: how did southern women cope with the shortages of supplies during the civil war? How did they attempt to keep up with fashion?
13: wheat effect did the participation of women in sports have on women’s clothing styles between 1870 and 1990? To what extent was clothing designed and worn for specific sports?
14: several factors led to increased manufacturing of ready-to-wear clothing during the last decades of the 19th century. What were a few of these factors? 
15: explain how the aesthetic movement sought reform both in the arts and in clothing. List some specific costume items the originated either directly or indirectly from the aesthetic movement, and explain their origins. 
16: what was art nouveau? How did the art nouveau influence appear in costume?
17: explain how changes in the shape of women’s garments from the crinoline period to the bustle period resulted in changes in the corsets of each period.
18: compare men’s dress at the end of the 19th century with that at the beginning of the 19th century. What major changes and innovations took place during this time? Which changes have persisted up to the present time, and which have not?

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Please follow these instructions carefully and complete the essay with ZERO plagiarism.  The essay must be at least 775 words. Additionally, the essay MUST be based on the version of Medieval People found at the following link, and must be cited with both in-text and a works cited page: 

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/13144/13144-h/13144-h.htm 

The essay must be formatted with an introduction, followed by THREE body paragraphs, and end with a conclusion paragraph. 

The essay must answer these TWO questions:

1) Based on Eileen Power's Medieval People, which social station (class) would be the most favorable in medieval society? 

2) Why?

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Please follow these instructions carefully and complete the essay with ZERO plagiarism.  The essay MUST be based on the version of "The Braggart Soldier" by T. Maccius Plautus found at the following link, and must be cited with both in-text and a works cited page:

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0103%3Aact%3Dintro%3Ascene%3Dsubject

(to navigate the above link, you can use the blue arrows above the play, or use the table of contents on the left side of the screen.)

The essay must be formatted with an introduction, followed by THREE body paragraphs, and end with a conclusion paragraph.

The essay must answer these TWO questions:

1) Based on Plautus' The Braggart Soldier, what made the Romans laugh?  

2) What comedic techniques do you find in the play (many of which we still use today in domestic comedies and sitcoms)?  

Feel free to compare and contrast this reading to modern comedy.

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1) What were the legacies of Byzantium? 

2) What were major contributions of the Muslim world to Western Civilization?

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This paper is for a 200 level college class that needs to be written in a junior level college student vernacular.  The Essay is on the life Osceola, the chief of the Seminole Indians.  It is about his life, his battles, and especially his incarceration at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina USA.  His bones were buried on the barrier island, Sullivan's Island, SC and were eventually moved back to Florida after much controversy.  Please write about how the site where Osceola was buried On Sullivan's Island is where I (the writer) grew up.
It needs to be about his battles as well as his life and then his time in Fort Moultrie.  I need about 3-4 sources for this paper

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By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Using the Internet and reputable news sources, research two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:

The U.S. used military action abroad.

Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.

Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.

Part 1

Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
State your thesis on the significance of the current role of the US military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/


Part 2


For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

Write a one (1) page outline in which you:

Describe the two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years you investigated that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.

List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.

List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.

List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)

Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. 

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s history.

Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.

Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.

Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

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What was the temperance movement?  Who were the main leaders in the movement?  What role did women play in the movement?  You can use the textbook (pg 598-599, Ch. 20: Prances Willard and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union) and the Internet. 
1. Minimum of 2-3 paragraph
2. Book info: The American Promise, Volume II: Since 1865: A History of the United States
3. include where you find the information from(workcited/quote)