For Exam 1 you will need to examine two important events, the impact of Reconstruction on the American personna and the
view we had of ourselves as demonstrated in Frederick Jackson Turner’s Thesis (all you need to do is Google Frederick
Jackson Turner’s Thesis). How did both of these provide the environment for the Economic Revolution. The length of your
paper should be a minimum of 2 pages.
HIST 1302 History of the US Since 1877 Each Assignment and Group Project will have these basic requirements: A variety of
both primary and secondary valid sources to acquire information and to analyze and answer historical questions; such as:
analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and effects relationships, comparing and contrasting,
finding the main ideas, summarizing, making generalizations, making predictions, drawing inferences, and drawing
conclusions understand how historians interpret the past (historiography) and how their interpretations of history may
change over times use the process of historical inquiry to research, interpret and use multiple types of sources of
evidence evaluate the validity of a source based on language, corroboration with other sources, and information about the
author, including points of view, frames of reference, and historical context, identify bias in written, oral and visual
material; identify and support with historical evidence a point of view on a social studies issue or event use
appropriate skills to analyze and interpret social studies information such as maps, graphs, presentations, speeches,
lectures and political cartoons to create written, oral and/or visual presentations that use correct social studies
terminology to explain historical concepts; and use different forms of media to convey information, including written to
visual and statistical to written or visual, using available computer software as appropriate to create thematic maps,
graphs, and charts representing various aspects of the United States and to pose and answer questions about geographic
distributions and patterns shown on maps, graphs, charts, and available databases by using a problem solving process to
identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages, choose and implement a solution,
and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution and use a decision making process to identify a decision, gather
information, identify options, predict consequences and take action to implement a decision. Grading Rubric for HIST 1302
Assignments Poor Fair Good Content & Development 30 pts Content is incomplete. – Major points are not clear and /or
persuasive. Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. – Major points are addressed, but not well supported. –
Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. – Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity
of thought. Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. – Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
– Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. – Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure 10 pts Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. – Paragraph is
disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. – Paragraph transitions
need improvement. Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow. Format 5 pts Paper lacks many elements of
correct formatting. – Paragraph is inadequate/excessive in length. Paper follows most guidelines. – Paper is over/ under
word length. Paper follows designated guidelines. – Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 5 pts Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. – Language
uses jargon or conversational tone. Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. – Language lacks
clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed;
spelling is correct. – Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
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