In brief, summarize what the document says in a single paragraph; what are the main points it puts forwards?

Instructions
History 1302 Documents Papers (50 points each)

Due: September 11

Document for this Essay: Document 101, Frederick Douglass, “The Composite Nation”, p. 18-23. This is in Voices of Freedom.

Three times this semester, you will be writing a 1-2 page essay using Give Me Liberty, Voices of Freedom, and the class lectures to analyze a document listed below from Voices of Freedom. You will read the document and write an essay which addresses ALL of the following questions:

In brief, summarize what the document says in a single paragraph; what are the main points it puts forwards?
Who wrote the document? What is his or her background? How might this effect what the document says?
What is the historical context of the document? What events or trends does it connect to?
Did it persuade you to accept its point of view? Were you unconvinced? Why or why not?

Your paper must have a cover page which states:

Your Name

Your Class Time

Your chosen topic for the paper.

The main body of the paper should be between 1 to 2 pages, typed in 12 point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins, double spaced. You may go beyond 2 pages if you feel it necessary but you should be able to cover the relevant points in one to two pages. You must cite examples from your sources to prove your points. You should use some quotes from the document and from the class materials you use to provide context, and you also need to cite your sources when you are using their ideas in your own words. In general, you ought to be citing your sources at least 3-4 times a page to show you’ve read it. If you don’t, your grade will be penalized anywhere from 20 to 60 points, depending on how much you failed to do so. If I feel convinced you didn’t read it at all, you will get an F (25 points out of 50), which may itself be reduced further by other problems.

Your paper should be based upon Give Me Liberty!, Voices of Freedom and the class lectures, not other sources. If you do use other sources, you must include a bibliography page and cite any use of other sources. Copying anything you find online or in a printed source without giving credit is plagiarism and you will get a 0. If you paraphrase from other sources, it is wisest to cite the source, so you do not end up with me thinking you a plagiarist and giving you a 0. Any use of any paper written for this class, ever in the history of the Earth, will be punished with a 0 for plagiarism. This paper is intended to be your work and yours alone, though you may use the university’s writing center for help, since that is what it is for. Do not get someone else to type it for you or edit it or do anything else whatsoever to it. Unless you want a 0. If you have any question about such matters, please ask me instead of going ahead and doing it and getting a 0 on your paper.

You may NOT use any form of Cliff’s notes or other analyses of the document; I want you to do your own analysis. If I find evidence you went to a website to analyze things for you or I discover you used materials from websites like http://www.cliffsnotes.com/, you will receive a 0 on the paper. Do not do this.

You MAY consult websites for factual information, such as if you want to know who someone is or need maps, pictures, etc. However, you must cite any information you get in said manner with a footnote.

Citation inside the text should be done with in-line citation as shown below. Every time you quote, you should cite. Also, every time you refer to a major incident from the book, please give a citation, even if you don’t directly quote. Remember, you need to use citations, whether quotes or paraphrasing 3-5 times per page, unless you enjoy grade penalties.

If you are using an e-book that has no formal pages, cite the chapter number.

When you cite from the lecture, notes, etc, you should note after the quote in this manner:

“Quote blah blah blah” (Give Me Liberty page number)

“Quote blah blah blah” (Voices of Freedom page number)

“Quote blah blah blah” (Andrew Carnegie page number)

“Quote blah blah blah” (Lecture lecture number)

“Quote blah blah blah” (Webaddress) [Other websites than mine]

“Quote blah blah blah” (Title page number) [If you use a book or magazine]