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Due Date: 11:59 pm, Thursday of Unit 8
Points: 100
Overview:
Throughout the term, you have studied events that shaped the history of the United
States. To demonstrate your understanding of U.S. history from the Reconstruction to
the modern era, choose one of the thematic essays below. You will write a paper
detailing your answer.
Instructions:
• Choose one of the following essay choices:
o Immigration – Compare the geographical trends and tensions surrounding
the issue of immigration and the United States government response to
these tensions for the years 1880 to 1925 and 2000 to the present day.
o Technology – Analyze the impact of technology on society and politics in
the 1920s, 1950s, and 2000s. In what ways was the effect on society and
politics in each of these time periods similar and different?
o War and Politics – Compare and contrast the post-World War I Red Scare,
the post-World War II anticommunism campaign, and the war on terrorism
after the Iraq War and September 11th. What effect did fear have on
political decisions, elections, and domestic/foreign policies?
• Include an introduction with a thesis statement, multiple body paragraphs, and a
conclusion.
Requirements:
• The paper should be 3-5 written pages, excluding title and reference page.
• There should be at least 5 reputable sources included in the paper.
• APA format, including an in-text citation for referenced works.
Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write
and again after you write.
HIS202 – US History II
Final Thematic Essay Assignment
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Assessment Rubric for Final Thematic Essay Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Development
Needed Proficient Exemplary
(0-1 points) (2-4 points) (5-7 points) (8-10 points)
Thesis
Statement
Unclear or
incomplete and
does not
demonstrate
an
understanding
of social
studies
concepts.
Weak or
inadequately
developed, and
marginally
demonstrates
an
understanding
of social studies
concepts.
Clear,
developed, and
demonstrates
a limited
understanding
of social
studies
concepts.
Clear, welldeveloped,
and
demonstrates
an analytical
understanding
of social
studies
concepts.
(0-7 points) (8-13 points) (14-19 points) (20-25 points)
Addressed
Essay
Question
Does not
answer all
aspects of the
essay
questions, is
missing
information,
and/or
provides
inaccurate
information.
Lacks support
by research
and examples,
may include
inaccurate
information.
Does not
demonstrate
understanding
of content.
Inadequately
answers all
aspects of
essay question
or is missing
information.
Supported by
limited research
and examples,
which may
include
inaccuracies.
Minimally
demonstrates
understanding
of content,
demonstrates
gaps in
understanding.
Minimally or
unevenly
answers all
aspects of
essay
question.
Adequately
supported by
limited
research and
examples.
Minimally
demonstrates
understanding
of content.
Thoroughly
answers all
aspects o f
essay
question. Wellsupported by
extensive
research and
examples.
Demonstrates
extensive
understanding
of content.
Analysis Analysis is
attempted but
is minimally
developed.
Lacks thought
and
persuasion.
Demonstrates
minimal or
Analysis of topic
is minimally
developed,
thoughtful, and
persuasive.
Demonstrates
minimal
understanding
Analysis of
topic is
developed,
thoughtful, and
persuasive.
Demonstrates
basic
understanding
Analysis of
topic is welldeveloped,
very
thoughtful, and
persuasive.
Demonstrates
in-depth
understanding
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inaccurate
understanding
of theme
across time.
of theme across
time.
of theme
across time.
of theme
across time.
(0-4 points) (5-9 points) (10-14 points) (15-20 points)
Clarity and
Organization
Lacks
organization,
logic and
clarity.
Transitions
seldom used to
connect ideas.
Shows minimal
understanding
of essay
development.
Organized, but
may lack logic
and clear
articulation.
Attempts
transitions to
connect ideas.
Shows limited
understanding
of essay
development.
Generally
organized,
logical and
clearly
articulated.
Transitions
used to
connect ideas.
Inconsistent in
showing
understanding
of essay
development.
Welldeveloped
essay
structure.
Organized,
logical and
clearly
articulated.
Transitions
smoothly
connect ideas.
Shows
understanding
of essay
development
(0-1 points) (2-4 points) (5-7 points) (8-10 points)
Paper format APA
references
provided; no
use of in-text
citations.
APA format is
minimally
attempted with
errors and/or
missing
requirements or
components.
May only cite
quotes and
include
references.
Use of APA
format is
attempted with
errors and/or
missing
requirements
or
components.
Proper use of
APA format is
present
throughout the
paper.
Sources Uses/identifies
no reputable
sources.
Uses/identifies
1-2 reputable
sources.
Uses/identifies
3-4 reputable
sources.
Uses/identifies
5 or more
reputable
sources.

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