Writing Assignment #1
Format MLA
Volume of 4 pages (1100 words)
Assignment type : Essay
Description
Asian Americans in the U.S. Historical and Political Process
Your essay should be three to five typewritten pages in length, double-spaced with 12-point font.
Write on the following:
Describe and compare the English, French, and colonial systems developed in what is now the U.S. Compare three of the following: 1) How they were governed; 2) There relationships with American Indians; 3) Their handling of the quest of labor issue; 4) Gender relationships. You do have to demonstrate you’ve done and thought about the readings (Jones, and Franks primarily and what you’ve heard in class. For outside c research go to the SJS library or to its online research site, for help. Once again, avoid wikipedia, online dictionaries and encyclopedias, as well as other online sources written by, in all honesty, political hacks.
Other Important Info:
Some to a significant amount of outside research is required but you must utilize the assigned readings and lectures in developing your essay. Your research should be well and consistently cited. It should include references to scholarly articles and books, outside your texts. Scholarly articles and books are written by scholars generally affiliated with some college or university. All things being equal the more recent the better, but not always. In any event, avoid non-scholarly and often politically biased online stuff, as well as WIKIPEDIA, OTHER ENCYCLOPEDIA, OR ONLINE DICTIONARIES.
Review the issue of plagiarism. Please consult the following websites for examples of paraphrasing and quotation and how to avoid plagiarism: http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/overview.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.; http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/examples.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. ; http://tutorials.sjlibrary.org/tutorial/plagiarism/index.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
NO HARD COPY SUBMITALS. You are required to submit a copy online through canvas, http://www.sjsu.edu/at/ec/canvas/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for AAS 33A, Essay Assignment. Please review the evaluation by Turnitin and revise and resubmit if necessary by October 19 October 21 at the latest. You can submit either a word copy or a pdf. Don’t submit directly to turnitin website. You must submit via canvas. You need to use either word or pdf formats. And you should get your essays done early in case there are problems in terms of plagiarism. Plagiarism scores of 20 or more are too high. Papers will not be graded without an online submission to the course website on Canvas.
The essay will be evaluated on the basis of the following:
1. Responds to the problem.
The problems have no single correct answer, but the better responses utilize the major historical/political development(s) referenced in the problem and appropriate rhetorical strategies, i.e., definition, explanation, comparison-contrast, etc.
2. Makes good use of the readings.
Avoid direct quotation from the texts, paraphrase and summarize using your own words, but give a parenthetical reference using the author’s last name and the page where you have found the information. For example, (Jones, 234) placed just before the period at the end of the appropriate sentence(s). Use more than one of the texts.
3. Has a clear and complete thesis.
This is a sentence that contains the purpose of your essay. It names your subject and makes a statement about the subject. It briefly presents what you will develop in the following paragraphs that constitute the essay.
4. Exhibits organization and coherence.
The purpose is accomplished with a clear, logical sequence of supporting points, and each part of the essay supports the purpose.
5. Utilizes well-crafted sentences and paragraphs.
Make the effort to proof read and revise for spelling, grammar and syntax. Verify that each paragraph has one idea expressed in a topic sentence with appropriate supporting sentences.
Late papers will be docked 10 points for every day missed, including week-ends. A student may have an extension another if you have a proper and documented excuse—military responsibilities; medical emergency, etc.
Rubric:
40% points effort-turned in on time, on-topic
40% points content–Analytical skills, accuracy, balance, etc.
20% points writing–spelling, grammar, punctuation, paragraph development
Asian Americans in the U.S. Historical and Political Process
Credentials/Assignment:
Your essay should be three to five typewritten pages in length, double-spaced with 12-point font.
Write on the following:
Describe and compare the English, French, and colonial systems developed in what is now the U.S. Compare three of the following: 1) How they were governed; 2) There relationships with American Indians; 3) Their handling of the quest of labor issue; 4) Gender relationships. You do have to demonstrate you’ve done and thought about the readings (Jones, and Franks primarily and what you’ve heard in class. For outside c research go to the SJS library or to its online research site, for help. Once again, avoid wikipedia, online dictionaries and encyclopedias, as well as other online sources written by, in all honesty, political hacks.
Other Important Info:
Some to a significant amount of outside research is required but you must utilize the assigned readings and lectures in developing your essay. Your research should be well and consistently cited. It should include references to scholarly articles and books, outside your texts. Scholarly articles and books are written by scholars generally affiliated with some college or university. All things being equal the more recent the better, but not always. In any event, avoid non-scholarly and often politically biased online stuff, as well as WIKIPEDIA, OTHER ENCYCLOPEDIA, OR ONLINE DICTIONARIES.
Review the issue of plagiarism. Please consult the following websites for examples of paraphrasing and quotation and how to avoid plagiarism: http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/overview.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.; http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/examples.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. ; http://tutorials.sjlibrary.org/tutorial/plagiarism/index.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
NO HARD COPY SUBMITALS. You are required to submit a copy online through canvas, http://www.sjsu.edu/at/ec/canvas/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for AAS 33A, Essay. You must submit via canvas. You need to use either word or pdf formats. And you should get your essays done early in case there are problems in terms of plagiarism. Plagiarism scores of 20 or more are too high. Papers will not be graded without an online submission to the course website on Canvas.
The essay will be evaluated on the basis of the following:
1. Responds to the problem.
The problems have no single correct answer, but the better responses utilize the major historical/political development(s) referenced in the problem and appropriate rhetorical strategies, i.e., definition, explanation, comparison-contrast, etc.
2. Makes good use of the readings.
Avoid direct quotation from the texts, paraphrase and summarize using your own words, but give a parenthetical reference using the author’s last name and the page where you have found the information. For example, (Jones, 234) placed just before the period at the end of the appropriate sentence(s). Use more than one of the texts.
3. Has a clear and complete thesis.
This is a sentence that contains the purpose of your essay. It names your subject and makes a statement about the subject. It briefly presents what you will develop in the following paragraphs that constitute the essay.
4. Exhibits organization and coherence.
The purpose is accomplished with a clear, logical sequence of supporting points, and each part of the essay supports the purpose.
5. Utilizes well-crafted sentences and paragraphs.
Make the effort to proof read and revise for spelling, grammar and syntax. Verify that each paragraph has one idea expressed in a topic sentence with appropriate supporting sentences.
Late papers will be docked 10 points for every day missed, including week-ends. A student may have an extension another if you have a proper and documented excuse—military responsibilities; medical emergency, etc.
Rubric:
40% points effort-turned in on time, on-topic
40% points content–Analytical skills, accuracy, balance, etc.
20% points writing–spelling, grammar, punctuation, paragraph development
