History - American history

homework

 

you are to choose one of the links below.  Read the article or watch the video, and then write a 2-3 page paper.  Three fourths of your paper should be a summary of the video or article.  The remaining fourth of your paper should be a discussion of how the article of video relates to the assigned textbook readings.  Your paper should include:

  • Your Name
  • The date
  • Which article of video you chose to summarize.

Be sure that you use spellcheck and that your paper is grammatically correct.  And be sure to read the Summary Paper Grading Rubric, posted in the Content tab of the course for information on how your paper will be graded.

Notes from the Field: A Primatologist’s Point of View

 https://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/notes-from-the-field-a-primatologist-s-54334509/ 

 

What is it Like to be a Biological Anthropologist? A Field Paleontologist’s Point of View

 https://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-59719064/ 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SCjhI86grU 

Rubric:

   

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity

3.0 pts

Topic is clear and accurately defined. The ideas are clearly expressed and include examples and supporting statements.

2.55 pts

The topic is clear and accurately defined, but there are no supporting statements or examples.

1.95 pts

Topic is not clearly or accurately defined. The ideas are there, but not presented clearly, and they may not all have supporting examples and statements.

0.0 pts

The topic is not clearly or accurately defined. The ideas are not well communicated, but the reader can get a general sense of the argument.

3.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

3.0 pts

There is a clear sense of order and supporting points are presented in a logical progression.

2.55 pts

There is a general sense of order and all points are presented in a logical progression.

1.95 pts

Topic is not clearly or accurately defined. Ideas are note well communicated, but reader can get a general sense of argument. Points are presented in a random fashion and contain factual errors.

0.0 pts

Lacks clear organizational plan. Reader is confused.

3.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent/Depth

3.0 pts

Student uses proper vocabulary and terminology. The content is factually correct and relevant and developed with specific details. Student provides thoughtful, personal examples and perspectives.

2.55 pts

The student uses proper vocabulary and terminology. The content is factually correct and relevant, but the student does not provide thoughtful personal examples and perspectives.

1.95 pts