You could start off with a brief summary, but from there, pull something out of the assigned article that interests you, and talk about that. Connect your interest, and the article, to the class and things we’ve talked about recently. Source another article that adds something to that conversation. Submissions should be at least two pages (more is fine), double spaced, Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, only your name and section in the top left corner, page numbers in the upper right.
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Each article paper should include APA in-text citations and a reference page (include both the assigned article, and the article that you source yourself). Because of the subject matter (history), up to one (short) direct quote is okay. More than that won’t work- I need to evaluate your writing, not theirs! Please do not write out the names of articles. Use APA in-text citations with name(s) and date, only.
Less than two pages will be graded as the percentage of two pages received (e.g., a single page page could receive up to 15 of 30 points). I’m not trying to be overly punitive, just fair to everyone. All else equal, a page and a half of well-written and reasoned text is not equal to two pages. If the similarity score is over 15% (not including references and in-text citations), please rewrite and submit again. The best way to avoid high similarity rates is to read the material, then put it away altogether as you write! I know it’s anxiety-inducing in some ways, but I also know you can do it. Source at least one additional article to add depth and relevance to the topic of the first. This could look many ways, including (but not limited to) an article or book chapter from a similar time period that is in agreement or disagreement, a contemporary article with new findings, etc. Linking the content to personal experience/opinion, class topics, and the relevant timeline is also important.
If it helps, here is what I would do: read the assigned article -> think about what it means and where it connects -> find another article based on the above criteria and read it -> make an outline (e.g., talk about assigned article content, then what it means to me personally and society in general, bring in my other article and how it connects to the first, personal/societal reflection, wrap up) -> put them both away -> write -> read over and edit as needed -> submit in time to check turn-it-in similarity and rewrite parts of it, if needed. This may not be your process, and that’s fine! If you’re stuck though, it could work until you find your own balance.
These may be turned in up to 2 days late for up to full credit, then close.
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