Analyzing an Historical Debate
For this assignment, you will analyze the following historical issue from the second half of U.S. History (post–1877). You will need to compare at least two opposing issues on that issue.
Part I. Introduction
1. Describe in general the issue that is debated:
For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.
Part II. Historical Debate
2. What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or disagree?
3. Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each argument: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support the argument?
Part III. Conclusion
4. How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the
subject?
5. How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you today? Explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic.
6. Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How would you use the readings to help you do so?
o Communication
o Critical Thinking
o Social Responsibility
o Personal Responsibility
Format:
The paper must be a minimum of 500 words. Typed, double–spaced, using 12 point font. The assignment will be uploaded as a file on Blackboard.
Assignment Design Worksheet: Written Communication
HIST 1302
Analyzing an Historical Debate
(to be assigned)
Course
Assignment Title
Assignment ID
Criterion Design (How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the
criterion?)
Context of and
Purpose for
Writing
Describe in general the issue that is debated:
For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.
Content Development
What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or disagree?
Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis?
Genre and Disciplinary
Conventions
Analyze an historical issue from the second half of U.S. History (post–1877). You will need to compare at least two opposing perspectives on that issue.
Sources and Evidence
Analyze an historical issue from the second half of U.S. History (post–1877). You will need to compare at least two opposing perspectives on that issue. Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support the argument?
Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Students are expected to write a college level essay, exhibiting proper grammar and syntax.
Readability of Visual Elements
NA/ Visual elements include that it is a college level essay
Relevance, Accuracy, and Integration of Visual Elements
NA/ Visual elements include that it is a college level essay
Design (How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the
criterion?)
Explanation of Issues
Describe in general the issue that is debated:
For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to theculture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.
Evidence Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis?
Influence of
Context and
Assumptions
What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or disagree?
Student’s Position How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?
Conclusions and Related Outcomes
How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you today? Explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic?
Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How would you use the readings to help you do so?
For this assignment, you will analyze an historical issue from the second half of U.S. History (post–1877). You will need to compare at least two opposing perspectives on that issue.
Part I. Introduction
Describe in general the issue that is debated:
For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.
Curiosity What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or disagree?
Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis?
Reflection and Self– Assessment
How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?
Explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic?
Solving Problems Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How so?
Evaluation of Different Ethical Perspectives or Concepts
Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each argument: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support the argument?
How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?
