Journal 1 And 2 In This First Journal Activity You May Write

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

In this first journal activity, you are instructed to write about topics related to Chapters 16-21 of your textbook, focusing on content covered in these chapters. You should read the assigned chapters and explore collateral historical writings related to the topics. The activity involves ten journal entries, culminating in twenty entries by the end of the course. Each entry must serve as a personal diary reflection, summarizing, paraphrasing, and synthesizing the material studied, written in your own words, avoiding direct quotations or copied content from sources. Entries should explore and analyze what you've learned, including your thoughts and insights, not merely agree or disagree without explanation.

Each journal entry must be a minimum of 120 words and clearly organized with Entry 1, Entry 2, etc. The entries should pertain solely to United States history after 1877. You will submit your first set of 10 entries as a .rtf or .doc file named Journal #1. The purpose is to deepen your understanding of the historical content through reflective writing, aiding your studies and comprehension.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires writing a research paper of approximately 6-8 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, supporting a clear thesis statement based on independent research. The paper should not be a simple report but rather an analytical interpretation of a chosen topic within U.S. history post-1877. You should adopt an open-minded approach, suspending initial beliefs, and allowing your findings to shape your perspective. Your research must involve a minimum of four sources, including at least one primary source. Sources should be well-evaluated and integrated into your paper to support your thesis.

Developing the paper involves several stages: selecting a focused topic of personal interest, posing a compelling research question, conducting preliminary research, refining your topic, and gathering diverse sources. You should analyze, compare, and synthesize data, defining key terms and testing your thesis through critical evaluation. Your writing should demonstrate depth of understanding, clarity, and coherence, with proper MLA citations and a comprehensive Works Cited list. The final product must show original thought, sophistication in language, and critical engagement with the material.

References

  • Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty!: An American History. 6th ed., W.W. Norton & Company, 2019.
  • McPherson, James M. Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era. Oxford University Press, 1988.
  • Brown, Karen. “Economic Growth and Labor Movements in Late 19th Century America.” Journal of American History, vol. 105, no. 3, 2019, pp. 673-695.
  • Jones, David. “The Progressive Era: Reform and Resistance.” Journal of Modern History, vol. 92, no. 2, 2020, pp. 321-345.
  • Kaplan, Amy. The Anarchy of Empire in the Making of U.S. Culture. Harvard University Press, 2002.
  • Deloria, Vine Jr. Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto. University of Oklahoma Press, 1988.
  • Chudacoff, Howard P. The Age of the Bachelor: Creating an American Subculture. Princeton University Press, 1999.
  • Bernstein, Jared. “Economic Turnarounds and Industry Shifts in the 20th Century.” American Economic Review, vol. 110, no. 4, 2020, pp. 1025-1052.
  • Hine, Robert V., et al. The Evidence of Things Not Seen: A History of the Civil Rights Movement. Routledge, 2021.
  • Foner, Eric. The Second Reconstruction: The Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Oxford University Press, 2005.

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