The Assignment:
Book is on Revolutionary Mothers
The purpose of this writing assignment is to analyze and effectively communicate information through written format using the required monographs.
Requirements:
✔Evaluate, summarize, and analyze the contents of the books.✔Make clear, by frequent reference to the author(s) of the book, that you are presenting the author(s) views, not yours.✔You must offertextual evidencefor every point you make about the monographs. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to put a simple parenthetical page citation after you comment. This also shows me the thoroughness with which you read the monographs and forces you to return to the work to make sure you are fairly representing the author's comments.
Format:
✔Typed, using12 pointfont, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins✔550-850 words (minimum-maximum)✔Correct use of citation methods – APAoCover PageoBook Citation (at the top of page 2)oParenthetical citation reference
Plagiarism
Turnitin.com will be utilized for textual similarity review for the detection of plagiarism. Papers submitted for grading that include plagiarized materials will result in a failing grade.
Keep in Mind
In addition to clarity, style, and organization, papers will be graded on the sophistication (third person, no contractions, etc..) and creativity of arguments and analysis. Organize, spell check and carefully proof all of your work. Good organization, syntax, grammar, and spelling are crucial to effective communication and, as such, are a component of you grade.
Introduction Paragraph
oGive the title the monograph and name of author (full name here with subsequent references to the family name only for the rest of the paper).oIdentify author’s credentials – profession/importance in field.oIntroduce the topic of the book by summarizing the issue or topic discussed in the book.oInclude the author’s thesis.
Body Paragraphs
oIdentify 2 groups who were considered revolutionary byBerkinin the monograph.▪Include brief biographies for both groups.▪Explain how their actions support/prove the author’s argument.▪Provide textual evidence.oExplain the similarities between the two groups.▪Include brief explanation of similarities – other than being female.⮚Actions, beliefs, thoughts, families, etc…▪Do their similarities support/prove the author’s argument?▪Provide textual evidence.oExplain the differences between the two groups. ▪Include brief explanation of differences.⮚Actions, beliefs, thoughts, families, etc…▪Do their differences support/prove the author’s argument?▪Provide textual evidence.
Conclusion
oWrite a conclusion paragraph that briefly tells the reader what you wrote about in your essay and your overall findings. A conclusion paragraph provides intellectual closure for the reader. There is some redundancy in a conclusion paragraph, but it still is essential to provide closure in a skillfully written essay.oRemind your readers of the importance of the topic and provide a final assessment of the monograph and its potential impact on United States society today.oMake a recommendation about the type of reader likely to enjoy or benefit from the work.