Did America win the Korean War? How did the definition for victory change and what precedent did the decision not to declare war potentially create for the future?
How accurate is it to say that Catholic relief between 1778 and 1801 was largely motivated by the British government’s improving attitude towards Irish Catholics? (20 marks)
“The goal of your first assignment is to present a clear research project. Your research proposal should be between 4-5 pages in length not including title page, your preliminary source list and references (of the sources you cite within your proposal).
The research proposal must be submitted as a Word Document Attachment in the Assignments section of the classroom by Sunday, 11:55pm EST at the end of week 2.
You will need to:
1) Present the research problem you intend assess and provide some contextual information that helps demonstrate your understanding of the nature of the problem.
2) Clearly state your single SPECIFIC and academically-rigorous research question and your hypothesis. [Note – ONE academically rich research question].
3) Explain why this is important to investigate. What can we learn from this situation? How will the knowledge we gain through your research help our understanding of the topic?
4) Discuss your theoretical framework. Here you’ll summarize/synthesize some of the theories/models and concepts you’ll use to assess your research question. You will also need to clearly state your research hypothesis.
5) Discuss your case study research design. Your research design should discuss how you plan to carry out your analysis.
6) Preliminary Source List. – You will need to include a list of at least 8 preliminary sources, 6 of which must be from peer-reviewed journals. These should be listed using Chicago style formatting. As you might remember from INTL 500 there are two Chicago styles including the author-date style, and bibliography-notes style. Make sure you references are consistent throughout. APUS students have access to the official version of the 17th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style Online (CMOS). To access the full CMOS, use this link: Chicago Manual of Style Online. Go here for the Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide.
Format: Your proposal should include a title page, proposal body, reference page, and a preliminary source list (title, references page, and source list are not included within the page count). Your paper should have 1-inch borders on all four sides, use times new roman-12 point font, be double spaced, and not have an extra space in between paragraphs. (You may need to turn this off in MS word by going to paragraph and selecting “Don’t add space between paragraphs of the same style). Since this is an INTL course you need to use the Turabian parenthetical citation style with a references page.
This information is from the Master’s Capstone Manual and it should help you develop your research proposal. Students taking the capstone option are required to submit a 5 page research proposal prior to moving forward on their research. These are some of the sections they are required to include within their proposal, they have been included in these instructions as they directly relate to the goals of this assignment.
Introduction. Identifies your specific research question and sets the general context for the study.
Statement of the problem or general research question and context leading to a clear statement of the specific research question.
Background and contextual material justifying why we should study this case or topic.
Purpose statement and hypothesis
If you are having trouble developing a good academically rigorous research question consider this link from George Mason University: The Writing Center
Theoretical Framework. The theoretical framework section develops the theories or models to be used in the study and shows how you have developed testable research hypotheses.
-Introduction discussing gaps in the literature, how this study will help fill some of those gaps, and justification for theory or model to be used in study.
-Summary of the theory or model to be used in the study, including a diagram of the model if appropriate.
-Statement of hypotheses to be tested.
(Here is a helpful explanation on Theoretical frameworks)
-Research Design. Describes how you will test the hypothesis and carry out your analysis. It describes the data you will use to test your hypothesis, how you will operationalize and collect data on your variables, and the analytic methods that you will use, noting potential biases and limitations to your research approach. It should include:
Identification and operationalization (measurement) of variables.
-Sampling plan (i.e., study population and sampling procedures, if appropriate).
Justification of case studies used.
-Data Collection/Sources (secondary literature, archives, interviews, surveys, etc.).
Summary of analysis procedures (pattern-matching, etc.).
-Limitations of study and bias discussion.
-Reference List. Reference the works that you have cited (direct quotes or paraphrases) in the text. This must be in the school’s prescribed format. [In INTL this means Turabian Parenthetical/Reference List format]”
Read Golden Age of the Moors pages 1-23. Write a one-two pages paper answering the following questions.
1. Who is Batrikus? Explain his contribution to history. How do Batrikus and the Africans that accompanied him change our perception of the African presence in Europe?
2. Who are the Moors of North Africa? Where does the name Moor derive from; i.e. what is the etymology?
3. What was the difference between the slave system of the Moors and Muslims and what we learned about European slavery in the Americas? Why do you think there was a difference?
4. What cultural and scientific impact did the Moors have on Europe?
5. What did you learn about the African and Islamic contribution in Europe that challenges
the traditional story of human civilization?
Instructions: Read Golden Age of the Moors pages 27-71. Write a one-two pages paper answering the following questions.
1. What evidence is given of the African presence in Europe? Explain the art, people, and events that give credence to the author’s arguments.
2. What events led to the Moors gaining hold of the Iberian peninsula in 711?
3. What were some of the accomplishments during the Umayyad Dynasty?
4. Who was St. Maurice and what is his significance to European Christians?
5. How does the information in the book challenge your understanding of Africans and
Islam, as well as Western or European images and education about Africans and Islam prior to 1492, and Europe’s conquest of the world?
The Classic Philosophy Paper
Topic- Build an argument around what you take to be the best objection to utilitarianism. Choose an example to illustrate how your objection presses upon the theory.
*Set up a theory- a theoretical foundation upon which you will lay the objection set up the relevant part of utilitarian theory, based in Bentham, Mill or Singer.
*Animate the theory- Use that foundation to think through an example of your choosing. It can be your own, or one of the big ones from our texts.
*Object to the theory- Raise and develop a clear objection, treating the example through the lens of the objection. You may pick up an objection from Nozick, Nussbaum, or Williams, or run one of your own. The stakes of the objection should be clear.
*Reply on behalf of the theory- Present the best argument your utilitarian could make to respond to that objection.
*Argue for the best view- Make a case for whether, in the end, the theory can stand up to the objection or not.
This assignment contains two parts
Question 1—-Reading response 300-400 words, Please read the reading first. USGP: 2-7b. I will attach this reading PDF below.
What arguments against slavery are made by the free men of Massachusetts? On what basis do they argue for freedom? Explain how this petition (USGP 2-7b) appeals to history, religion, political ideals, etc.Question 2—-Title: The Myth of San Domingo. See PDF 2-10, then discuss 200 words according to the questions below.
1. How might this image (USGP 2-10) have capitalized on white fears about enslaved peoples?
2. What might a Haitian interpretation of this event look like?
3. How does the Haitian Revolution broaden or complicate the ideals of revolution in this age?
Question 2 example
In this painting, we can see a large number of people from the enslaved nation of Haiti driving out the whites. There are traces of the Revolutionary War everywhere. They raise their weapons and attack the whites, who flee to the sea and prepare to leave the area by boat. The Haitian Revolution broke out under the combined influence of American independence and the French Revolution. The revolution was led by mulatto freedmen and black slaves in general. The rebellious people destroyed many plantations as well as the white authorities in a short time. Unable to resist, the whites became panicked by the revolt of these enslaved peoples and fled to other countries. In a world ruled by slave-owning whites, Haiti intensified their fear of a slave uprising.
The Haitian Revolution had a remarkable impact on a global scale at the time. The enslaved people of Haiti triumphed over a powerful European enemy. It taught people that slaves could be free by resisting by force, and it was the only country to succeed in becoming independent in this way. Its impact on Latin America was most profound, and its success gave the people of Latin America hope for freedom. Its success organized Napoleon’s further establishment of the French Empire in the Western Hemisphere and the continued expansion of slavery in the territories of the American continent. In short, the success of the Haitian Revolution is a significant chapter in history.
Book Review Essay: The student is required to read a scholarly historical book. that is at least 200 pages or more of text. Or you can choose a book on any historical topic from the timeline of this course and submit it for approval. A scholarly historical book is one that is written by a historian, professor, or credible expert in that topic and is appropriate for a college-level review. You must submit the title, date, author, and number of pages for my approval, through the assignment link. (See the course schedule for title submission due date)
Explain the thesis of the book (what is the author’s argument?)
Short summaries of chapters or themes in the book.
Explain the 5 W’s (who, what, where, when, why).
What is the author’s credibility (is he/she a historian or scholar?)
Does the author provide scholarly resources?
The review should give the reader a good understanding of the book including length and intended audience.
The essay should be 3-4 double-spaced pages, with 1-inch margins, in Times New Roman 12 pt font.
In-line citations and a bibliography must be used. (See Read & Write for citation information). Papers submitted without citations (including in-line with page numbers) will receive a zero…
Your paper should be written in the third person: Use words like “he”, “she”, “it”, “they”, but never “I”, “we”, or “you”
Read through The Black Power Movement and answer these questions:
Who were the people most identified with the Black Power movement, and what were their political aims?
How does the idea of black power transcend just the political and become something that permeates all of African American life in America?
Take Home Essay #1
While there is no set length required for your response, you must answer question fully, indicating that you understand the subject matter and have provided the facts to back your ideas. Write concisely and in a focused, objective manner. The length of your answer matters far less than the quality of your thinking. Answer the following question:
A. Explain differences in approach between African American leaders Booker T. Washington & W. E. B.DuBois . Specifically address differences in their approaches in the following areas and explain WHY they differed in each case:
Views on blacks’ Education & Why?
Views on whether or not to accept Segregation and Why?
Do NOT describe the men separately! Bring them together in discussing specific differences between them, describing each difference & why each man supported what he advocated )
B. Then state and develop ONE similarity (comparison) and ONE difference (contrast) between 19th century American minority groups Native Americans (Indians) and Chinese Immigrants. AGAIN HERE, DO NOT DISCUSS THE GROUPS SEPARATELY. State each similarity and difference clearly and concisely, developing with historical examples from both groups to illustrate points. Organize around the comparison & contrast points & show how each group reflected the point of difference or similarity within the discussion of that particular similarity or difference point.
TAKE-HOME ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
There will be two take-home essay questions to be submitted. The following requirements MUST be met. ALL DRAFTS SUBMITTED SHOULD HAVE CONSULTED WRITING OR PASS CENTER FOR EDITING ASSISTANCE!
Students must follow the format described below. Proper format will be graded as part of the writing mechanics aspect of submitted papers. Won’t accept unless attached to signed Writing or Pass Center forms confirming visit(s) (scanned or brought next class period if sending drafts as email attachments. Otherwise failing grade will be assigned. Seek help with writing mechanics!
A. Papers will be graded on the basis both of content and writing mechanics. Drafts must be typed and double spaced and submitted in designated Take Home Essay tab in Assignments section of Canvas.
MECHANICS/ORGANIZATION: Correct sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and concise, clear wording are required. Take a formal, objective tone, do not personalize and do not use colloquial expressions/terms (“sort of”, “kind of like”, “a lot of”, “let me tell you”…etc.). MUST include:
a. Brief Introductory paragraph (3 or 4 sentences) summarizing what will be covered (do NOT go into detail here!). Also avoid use of 1st or 2nd person personal pronouns (I, you, us, we, our, ours, your, etc.) and, as noted above, take formal tone. Instead of saying “I will cover the events of World War Two…”, or, “If you look at World War Two…”, could simply say “World War Two occurred in the mid twentieth century” or “The events of World War Two proved to be important in a number of ways”. Be detached & objective in tone. Do not personalize, stick to facts in support of views expressed. Use complete sentences, correct spelling, proper syntax, verb tense, etc.
b. Developmental paragraphs using complete sentences, addressing all parts of essay question in order, clearly and fully, with development of points using accurate, clearly-described examples. Read question carefully before writing & clarify with instructor, anything you find confusing. Wording must be clear, concise and direct. Do not jam unnecessary words into essay. Support what you say with factual evidence showing cause and effect. Use your own words. Direct quotes should be used sparingly if at all and must be punctuated correctly. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE SOURCES OF YOUR INFORMATION BY USING EXACT WORDS OF SOURCE (TEXTBOOK, ETC.) WITHOUT ATTRIBUTION. PLAGIARISM IS BOTH AN ACADEMIC AND DISCIPLINARY MATTER. .
c. Brief concluding paragraph at end of paper (3 or 4 sentences). Summarize ONLY FACTS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY COVERED IN YOUR ANSWER. No new facts belong in conclusion.
Each part must be written in its own separate Word, RTF, or PDF document and each part must be submitted through Turnitin using the link provided below. Pay attention to where you are submitting each file; be sure that each part is going into the right place in the Turnitin dropbox. If anything is unclear, please get in touch with me. Do not use materials from outside of the course in preparing your answers. You have plenty to work with within the course and additional material will only make it more difficult for you to produce clear, concise answers by the deadline. (If you disregard this advice, you must cite the outside materials just as you cite the course materials.)
A little advice before we begin
For the identification and short-answer questions, your answers should be firmly tied to the course material. Do not offer a generic answer, but rather explain how it is important to the cases, trends, and issues of our course. For the essay section, your answer should state a clear thesis and then prove that thesis with specific historical evidence. If you haven’t yet reviewed my comments on your first essay, you would be wise to do so now. Before you start writing, be sure to read the question carefully, understand what it is asking, and establish what your answer will be. Compose a clear, one-sentence statement of your answer; this is your thesis. Then, work out an outline in which you identify the examples you will use, how each example proves your thesis, and what sources you will cite in describing and analyzing each example. Only after you have completed these preliminary steps is it time to start writing your answer in full. You can choose to skip these preliminary steps, but then your essay will be weaker.
Part I: Short answer and identifications
Short-answer questions: answer both of the following questions. You should be able to answer each question in a medium-sized paragraph.
1. Briefly explain why Europeans before the Scientific Revolution generally saw art/ars knowledge as inferior to science/scientia knowledge.
2. Explain why early many modern nobles sought to surround themselves with people skilled in scientific or technological matters
Identifications: choose 4 and only 4 from the following list. If you write on more than four I will only grade the first four and ignore the rest. For each term you choose, write a paragraph in which you: a) provide a clear definition of the term as used in our material, b) identify a source you read in the course in which the term appears, and c) explain the term’s significance to the story of the course so far. Be sure to cover all three parts for each term. Again, though, you can provide the necessary information in a single paragraph.
wheeled heavy plow
3-field rotation
flying buttress
Gothic
flintlock musket
Paracelsus
Francis Bacon
scientific society
inorganic materials
coke process
working class
Lowell, Massachusetts
Part II: Essay
In a focused essay of about 1000 words, respond to the following:
One common definition of technology describes it as “applied science.” To what extent is that label historically accurate in the periods we have studied so far? Use specific examples from across the periods we have studied (from the Middle Ages through the Industrial Revolution) to support your position. Note that to answer this question effectively, you will have to discuss both where the definition holds up well, and where it breaks down.
Your argument must be historical and specific, not philosophical or abstract. Support your case with a detailed examination of a few specific historical examples from across the course so far. The best essays will use both primary and secondary materials from the course to make their arguments. If there are important counter-examples to your argument, explain why you believe they do not really undermine your point. Finally, remember to always cite your sources. Use Chicago-style footnotes and bibliography to do so.
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