Writing Prompt:
In the first half of this course, we have considered the African diaspora from 1400 until the 1800s. Drawing on the assigned readings (including websites) and lectures, what impact did the slave trade have on the black experience during this period? You must cite these readings. Any form of citation is acceptable, as long as it is clear which readings you are referencing. No outside sources. Please also include a bibliography.
Learning Outcomes:
(SLO 1) Students will analyze how diversity affects interactions with major societal institutions from contemporary and/or historical perspectives.
(SLO 4) Students will assess the various strategies that black peoples have adopted in their struggles for survival, equality, and human dignity in Africa and the Diaspora.
(SLO 6) Students will demonstrate college-level writing skills through process writing on multiple assignments.
(SLO 7) Students will describe multiple dimensions of global/cultural systems
(SLO 8) Students will synthesize different types and sources of information to assess global/cultural issues or situations.
Details:
You must address the assigned readings from the first part of the semester. You do not have to consider all of the readings for the whole first half of the semester, but you should use as many as possible to support your argument. You may also use the lectures; however, it is imperative that you discuss the readings.
Word Count: 1000 words, minimum
Process Writing:
This assignment treats writing as a recursive process, meaning students will develop the essay in several steps including: prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. You will submit three assignments:
– Thesis statement due on October 13 (5 points)
– Outline due on October 16 (5 points)
– Final Paper due on October 20 (40 points)
Grading:
This paper is worth 50% of your midterm exam grade.
Part 1: Thesis:
The thesis statement is worth 5 points (out of 50). You will submit the thesis statement on October 13 and it will appear in your essay, which is due on October 20.
Your thesis statement should:
• Provide a persuasive, crystal clear argument
• Not merely restate the question and offer a brief response
• Answer the specific central questions asked
Part 2: Outline:
Your outline is worth 5 points (out of 50). You will submit your outline on October 16.
Your outline should include an overview of the main elements your essay will contain: argument, introduction, main points of the body of the essay, and conclusion.
Part 3: Essay:
The essay is worth 40 points (out of 50). You will submit your essay on October 20.
Essays will be graded based primarily on the following questions:
• Does your essay have a central argument?
• How well organized is your paper? Does it revolve around one central argument?
• How interesting, persuasive, and sophisticated is the argument and the analysis that leads to it?
• Is your writing clear and concise?
Essay Rubric:
| Category | Goals | Points Possible |
| Thesis | • Provides a persuasive, crystal clear argument • Does not merely restate the question and offer a brief response • Answers the specific central questions asked |
5 |
| Evidence | • References lectures, including (if applicable) video clips • References readings • Provides several, specific examples • Answers all parts of the question as fully as possible |
10 |
| Analysis | • The essay provides the student’s analysis (does not simply repeat the lectures/ readings) | 20 |
| Organization | • Maintains focus/avoids being sidetracked by tangents • Presents all information clearly and concisely and in an organized manner • Avoids distracting grammar/spelling/etc. problems |
5 |
Writing Tips:
• Argument: Your first paragraph must contain your essay’s central argument. You might consider underlining this argument, so that it is crystal clear.
• Clarity and Organization: Once you’ve settled on a central argument, be sure that you organize your paper around it and cut out any word, phrase, sentence, or paragraph that doesn’t advance it.
• Evidence: In building the case for your argument, be sure to cite numerous, specific examples. Please use parenthetical citations: (Gomez, 104). For lecture notes, you can write my name and the date: (Lahey, September 13). Please include a bibliography. You will not be graded on the formatting of these citations; just make it clear what source you’re citing.
• Analysis: Sophisticated, nuanced arguments are best. So do not ignore evidence that doesn’t quite fit your thesis. Instead, try to tweak your thesis to accommodate this conflicting evidence; or briefly mention this evidence and then explain why it is perhaps an exception to the general rule or argument you’re laying out.
• Writing tone and style: This paper, unlike your weekly responses, must be scholarly in tone. For example, do not use “I” or contractions such as “don’t.” In terms of style, focus most intently on being clear and concise; creativity is less important for this assignment.
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