HW1: (DOUBLE HOMEWORK) Write a document-based argumentative essay in response to the question: Should we study history? Please read the guidelines (below) carefully. Due Tuesday, 9/18. Grading Criteria: 1) Original Work - I'm only interested in reading your own original work. Your sentences should be created "from scratch" using factual information from the documents or your notes. You may use quotes, but avoid overly long ones (over 1 or 2 lines). Any evidence of direct copying or paraphrasing from online material will result in a diminished (or non-existent!) grade. 2) Thesis - Make sure your thesis (argument) is made clear in your introduction. The best place to do this is the last sentence in your introductory paragraph. 3) Evidence - Back up your argument with sufficient evidence in the body paragraphs. Use at least half (5) of the documents. 4) Citations - Use proper citations (document #s in parentheses after the sentence in which info from a document is used). 5) Outside Information - At least once in the essay, include some examples/evidence that is not in the document. 6) Address & Refute Counterclaim - Show that you understand the opposing side, but state why it is wrong! 7) Conclusion - Restate your thesis and leave the reader with an insightful closing idea. 8) Mechanics - This includes: spelling; sentence structure; grammar; and organization of ideas. 9) Presentation - This assignment must be typed. Use the attached template. (double-spaced; 12-point Arial font; 1-inch margins) 10) Length - Using the above spacing and margins, your essay must be at least 2 pages in length.
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