You Are There Assignment History 101 Fall 2019
You will do TWO You Are There Paper from among the following seven choices.
First Paper
Due Monday Oct. 21 by 11:55 P.M. on Canvas
Wednesday Oct. 23 by 11:55 P.M. for one full letter grade reduction
Friday Oct. 25 by 11:55 P.M. for a MAXIMUM of 50%
Second Paper
Due Monday Nov. 25 by 11:55 P.M. on Canvas
Wednesday Nov. 27 by 11:55 P.M. for one full letter grade reduction
Friday Nov 29 by 11:55 P.M. for a MAXIMUM of 50%
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You are to answer ONE from each of the following groups. It is to be at least 500 words, 12 point font, double-spaced. You may use first person, putting yourself into the time period. You MUST cite your sources. You MUST use at least TWO sources. If you use your text or ANY instructor you have had, you must still use two additional sources. YOU MAY NOT USE WIKIPEDIA!!!!!! You may not use any movie or television show, including The History Channel and PBS. The 500 word length does NOT include name, date, etc. Citation page also does not count toward length. Failure to follow any of these instructions WILL result in a grade reduction.
This paper is a persuasive speech on paper. Be persuasive. Be imaginative. Include facts in your arguments. Show me that you understand the situation about which you are writing. Remember that the most important part of any writing is the first paragraph. The most important part of the first paragraph is the first sentence. You must give your reader (me) a reason to read on. You need to make the reader WANT to read on. The first sentence must grab the reader (me). Have fun with these papers.
Use the reference librarians at TMCC for help on these. Actually, they have been part of the development of these assignments. The goal of the reference librarians is to help you make the most efficient use of your time. They will narrow your search. They look forward to helping you.
Late Papers: Any paper turned in within 48 hours of the deadline will be graded and given a one full letter reduction. Any paper turned in between 48 and 96 hours of the deadline will be graded and will receive a 50% reduction. Any paper turned in after 96 hours of the due date and time will receive a ZERO.
First Paper
Due Monday Oct. 21 by 11:55 P.M. on Canvas
Wednesday Oct. 23 by 11:55 P.M. for one full letter grade reduction
Friday Oct. 25 by 11:55 P.M. for a MAXIMUM of 50%
You will do ONE of the following:
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Second Paper
Due Monday Nov 25 by 11:55 P.M. on Canvas
Wednesday Nov 27 by 11:55 P.M. for one full letter grade reduction
Friday Nov 29 by 11:55 P.M. for a MAXIMUM of 50%
You will do ONE of the following:
Grading scale for papers: I set the points for an “A” at 48 out of 50 possible. If you get a 48 point A, that does not mean you did anything wrong. I reserve the points above 48 for extra-special papers...papers that blow me away. Other than that, I cannot tell you what that is. A few decades ago, the U. S. Supreme Court heard a lot of obscenity cases. One Justice was asked what his definition of obscenity was. He replied, “I cannot define it, but I know it when I see it.” That is what I feel about the points above 48. I know it when I see it.
You will lose points for not following directions, not following prescribed format, misspelling, poor grammar, not meeting college level writing, and turning it in late.
A 47 pts. B- 40 pts. D+ 34 pts.
A- 45 pts C+ 39 pts. D 33 pts.
B+ 44 pts. C 37 pts. D- 30 pts.
B 43 pts. C- 35 pts. F 25 pts