Topic: Contrast the arguments for the Empire with the rhetoric of the anti-imperialist, which dangers to the nation and democracy did each side stress?
***Follow the rules for writing*** below and in the writing rubric
Be sure to cite and use Chicago Manual Style
This assignment minimum of 3 pages Maximum of 5 pages
Minimum 800 words
Use these two chapters and other credible sources ending in .edu; .org; .gov
Rules to follow
1. Always have a thesis statement
2. Be sure your evidence answers and proves your thesis statement.
3. No 1st or 2nd person writing in a historical assignment. (do not put yourself in the assignment)
4. Past tense only!!! History happens in the past so only write in past tense.
5. Be sure to mention the book and document before quoting from it.
6. The name of the book and document should be in italics.
7. When you quote someone be sure to acknowledge who you are quoting, use correct punctuation, close the quote and insert a footnote.
8. Be sure to use Chicago Manual style
9. Standard rules for the assignment: 1 inch margins, Times New Roman, 12 font and double space.
10. Use a header not a heading. Name-Class-Date
11. No contracted words.
12. No abbreviations
Grading Rubric For Written Assignments
Grading Rubric for Written Assignments Criteria Inadequate=D
(Below Standard) Adequate=C (Meets Standard)
Above Average= B (Exceeds Standard)
Exemplary= A (Far Exceeds Standard)
Organization Writing lacks logical
organization. It shows
some coherence, but ideas
lack unity. Serious error
Writing is coherent
and logically
organized. Some
points remain
misplaced and stray
from the topic.
Transitions evident but
not used throughout
the essay
Writing is coherent and logically
organized with transitions used
between ideas and paragraphs to
create coherence. Overall unity of
ideas is present
Writing shows high degree
of attention to logic and
reasoning of points. Unity
clearly leads the reader to
the conclusion and stirs
thought regarding
the topic
Level of Content Shows some thinking and
reasoning but most ideas
are underdeveloped and
unoriginal.
Content indicates
thinking and reasoning
applied with original
thought on a few ideas
Content indicates original
thinking and develops ideas with
sufficient and firm
evidence.
Content indicates synthesis
of ideas, in-depth analysis,
and evidence original
thought and support for the
top
Development Main points lack detailed
development. Ideas are
vague with little evidence
of critical thinking
Main points are
present with limited
detail and
development. Some
critical thinking is
present
Main points well developed
with quality supporting
details and quantity. Critical
thinking is weaved into point
Main points well
developed with high
quality and quantity
support. Reveals
high degree of critical
thinking.
Grammar &
Mechanics
Spelling, punctuation, and
grammatical errors create
distraction, making
reading
difficult; fragments,
comma splices, run-ons
evident. Errors are
frequent.
Most spelling,
punctuation,
and grammar correct
allowing
reader to progress
though essay. Some
errors remain
Essay has few spellings,
punctuation, and grammatical errors
allowing reader to follow ideas
clearly. Very few fragments or run-
ons
Essay is free of distracting
spelling, punctuation, and
grammatical errors. absent
of fragments, comma
splices, and run-ons.
Style Mostly in elementary form
with little or no variety in
sentence structure, diction,
rhetorical devices or
Approaches college
level usage of some
variety in sentence
patterns, diction, and
Attains college level style; tone is
appropriate and rhetorical devices
used to enhance content; sentence
variety used effectively.
Shows outstanding style
going beyond usual college
level, rhetorical devices
Grading Rubric For Written Assignments
emphasis
rhetorical devices
and tone used effectively,
creative use of sentence
structure and coordination
Format Fails to follow format and
assignment requirements.
incorrect margins, spacing
and indentation; neatness
of essay needs attention
Meets format and
assignment
requirements;
generally correct
margins, spacing, and
indentations: essay is
neat but may have
some assembly errors.
Meets format and assignment
requirements; margins, spacing, and
indentations are correct; essay is
neat and correctly assembled
Meets all formal and
assignment requirements
and evidence attention to
detail; all margins, spacing
and indentations are
correct; essay is neat and
correctly assembled with
professional look