This week’s WTE assignment can be found on pages 552-559 of your textbook. This assignment focuses on the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Due 11:59 pm cst
Instructions
- Identify the question(s) being asked. Each WTE assignment asks you to consider an overarching question and supporting questions. They are typically located under the Your Turn heading. Keep these questions in mind during Step 2. To access the WTE and sources online:
- Go to the module reading assignment. Click the assignment to open, and then load in a new tab. On the left hand side, click on “Table of Contents” and then click “Open full eBook.”
- Locate the correct chapter at left and click the right arrow to expand the chapter contents. Scroll to the bottom and click on “Weighing the Evidence” to begin reading the key context and provided sources.
- Prepare and Assess: After reading the associated chapter and using the related lecture(s) for context, read the primary evidence provided in your textbook.
- Use the questions listed after each document to guide your assessment of each individual document.
- Decide how each document addresses the larger question.
- No outside sources or research is necessary. All the necessary documents are provided for you.
- Organize and Outline: Organize your analysis of each document by placing the documents into categories or groups based on how each one addresses the larger question(s). Outline your paper to organize your evidence. Your essay should include:
- an introduction with a thesis statement,
- evidence in support of your position,
- acknowledgement of the alternative position, and
- a conclusion which summarizes your position.
- Write: Write a brief paper of no more than 750 words (about two pages). Your final paper must:
- Have a clear thesis statement which communicates your response to the question(s) asked.
- Include specific, cited evidence.
- Evidence does NOT mean using only direct quotations. Summary is welcome and demonstrates a greater understanding of the document contents. Summarize the document information for your evidence when possible.
- Any information from the provided sources should be cited immediately after use. You can cite the individual documents simply by identifying their evidence number and page number in parentheses. Example citation: (Document 13.2, 610)
- Be well-organized and coherent. Your writing should be purposeful and succinct. Avoid tangents and unnecessary filler words.
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- Be original. Your paper should reflect your own analysis and conclusions. Using AI or online essay generators to complete this assignment violates the Code of Academic Integrity and can have serious consequences.
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