Begin with an introduction that explains the topic of the essay and presents a thesis statement.
history
Description
Directions:
· Begin with an introduction that explains the topic of the
essay and presents a thesis statement. A strong thesis statement presents a
claim and directly addresses the essay prompt.
· Next, provide supporting evidence to prove your
thesis statement. Provide convincing detail. Explain the relevant historical
context for each historical example / evidence presented in support of your
thesis. If the essay prompt asks for three examples, address each example in a
thorough paragraph.
· Finally, end with a conclusion that provides a
restatement of your thesis (this is different than re-writing your introductory
thesis statement), emphasizes key evidence, and offers an inspiring, strong
final thought / point.
Topics:
B. Citing at least three examples,
explain how your understanding of US History changed as a result of completing
History 330.
C. Which three eras most significantly
transformed the lives of American women? Consider how race, class, and gender
expectations influenced women’s experience in each era.
D. Which three women most significantly
influenced women’s lives in US History? Select three examples of women studied
this semester in History 330.
Your essay will be scored according to the following rubric:
|
Area |
Exceptional |
Meets Expectations |
Approaching |
|
I. Thesis & Introduction: |
5 Introduction clearly addresses the prompt and includes a strong
thesis statement. |
4 Introduction addresses essay prompt and provides a solid
thesis. |
1-3. Introduction and/or thesis statement may benefit from revision
and clarification. |
|
II. Evidence: |
19-21 Supporting
evidence addresses three examples in accurate and convincing detail. Explains
context and includes relevant details about the evidence / examples. |
15-18 Supporting evidence includes three examples with accurate and
convincing details. May benefit from
more development and / or minor clarifications. |
1-14 May not include sufficient detail and accurate evidence to
convincingly support thesis. |
|
III. Organization and Clarity: |
4 Well organized and clearly written. Evidence is presented in
well- formed paragraphs. Ends with a strong conclusion that restates thesis,
emphasizes key evidence, and offers a final thought about significance of
essay topic. |
3 Well
organized and clearly written, with a few minor points that may benefit from
clarification. Ends with a strong
conclusion. Clarification or deeper
development may benefit overall strength of essay. |
1-2 Essay may need more clarification and development to thoroughly
address essay prompt in convincing detail. |
