Journal 1 And 2: First Journal Activity You May Write

Journal 1 And 2in This First Journal Activity You May Write About

In this first journal activity, you may write about any topic(s) of your choice, but it is best to use the textbook to study. Topics should address content covered in Chapters 16-21 in the textbook. You should be reading the assigned chapters and encouraged to explore collateral historical writings on topics covered. The activity will consist of 10 journal entries, with a total of 20 entries by the end of the course. Each entry should be a personal diary reflection on what you have learned, written in your own words and focusing on your understanding, not just definitions or encyclopedic entries. Each entry must contain a minimum of 120 words, with a summary, paraphrase, and synthesis of your readings, avoiding direct quotes or citations. The entries should pertain to U.S. history after 1877, and incomplete submissions will receive partial credit. You are required to make two submissions of 10 entries each, saved as .rtf or .doc files, titled appropriately. The entries are numbered as Entry 1, Entry 2, etc., and should demonstrate your comprehension and reflection on the material studied in the course, serving as study aids for exams.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment involves writing a comprehensive research paper of approximately 6-8 pages, double-spaced, using 12-point font, and supporting a clear thesis statement based on research. Instead of a mere report, it should present your own interpretation of a chosen historical topic related to U.S. history after 1877 (covering chapters 16-28). The process begins with selecting a focused topic and developing a research question that interests you. Preliminary reading will help refine your topic, and you should gather at least four sources, including a primary source that is contemporary to the period studied. The paper must synthesize the information gathered, develop an argument, and address counterarguments where appropriate, demonstrating critical thinking. Proper MLA citation style is mandatory, requiring in-text citations and a Works Cited page. Key elements include a clear introduction with a thesis, well-developed body paragraphs supporting that thesis, evaluation of sources, and adherence to proper formatting and writing conventions. The goal is to produce a scholarly work that reflects depth of understanding, critical analysis, and effective use of evidence, ultimately contributing to your understanding of U.S. historical developments post-1877.

References

  • Boorstein, M. (2010). In the years after the Civil War: Reconstruction and its consequences. Harvard University Press.
  • Foner, E. (2014). The Second Reconstruction and Beyond: From the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter. Oxford University Press.
  • Hogan, M. J. (2008). A Cross of Thorns: The Origins of the United States in the Age of Revolution. Yale University Press.
  • McPherson, J. M. (1995). Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era. Oxford University Press.
  • Limerick, P. N. (2000). Something in the Soil: Legacies and Reckonings in Contemporary America. W. W. Norton & Company.
  • Brands, H. W. (2012). The Age of Nostalgia: American Thought and Culture in the 1950s. Princeton University Press.
  • Deutsch, J. (2015). The Civil Rights Movement: An Overview. Routledge.
  • Woolf, S. J. (2003). American Economic Development in the 20th Century. Routledge.
  • Schechter, M. (2010). Race and American Law: The Legacy of Reconstruction. Columbia University Press.
  • Hine, D. C., & Davis, S. (2010). The Black Civil Rights Movement: A Photographic History, 1954-1970. Johnson Publishing Company.

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