English Question

english discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

You should try to find an article on a subject of interest to you, but it MUST be related to a topic in American history that falls roughly between the years 1800-1840. Use keywords related to your topic as search terms for your JSTOR search. Reading the textbook chapters for this section will give you some ideas for topics related to this period of American history. Once you find an article, you may download it, print it, or read it directly from the JSTOR website.
The paper you write will be a comprehensive summary and evaluation of the article. Start your essay with your name at the top of the page. Beneath that, put the full citation for the article in Chicago (Turabian) style. You should find a link on the page with your article for the citation. Just copy and paste it to your paper. Then begin your paper. Your paper needs to explain and summarize the main topic of the article. What is the article about? What is the author trying to say about that topic? What is the thesis of the article? What evidence or examples does the author use to help make his or her points? How does the author use this evidence to support his or her argument? After you have fully summarized the article, its main points, and its evidence, you will need to evaluate the article. Do you agree or disagree with the author’s position? Why or why not? Does it match up with what you have learned about the topic from your textbook readings? Do you find that the author’s evidence and examples are convincing? Why or why not? Does the author use any examples or arguments that you find particularly strong? Does the author use any examples or arguments that you find particular weak or unconvincing?
Your essay must fall into the following parameters: 2-3 pages long (appx. 600-900 words), 12 point font (Times New Roman or Calibri), double-spaced, one-inch margins. You will submit your essay via a TurnItIn link in Brightspace in the assignments folder for Unit 2. This assignment is worth 50 points. Be sure to check the rubric for this assignment, found on the TurnItIn landing page. Click the link next to the question mark, and there should be an icon that looks like a grid or a bunch of boxes. Check the Course Schedule for the due date. Late submissions will be accepted within one week of the due date at a 10% PER DAY penalty (including weekends). If you have any questions, ask!!
Requirements: 600-900

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