Homework # 1, 4.1 Online F16

Due Sep 4, 2016 by 11:59pm
Points 10
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Homework # 1:

Due Sept 4 at 11:59 pm. Chapter 1: Choose and summarize a Topic, Define Two Key Terms, and answer Analyze this Chapter Questions # 2 and 4. This is a writing assignment worth 10 points.

Purpose:

To evaluate student's critical thinking responses to Key Terms and Chapter Questions.

Directions:

There is no time limit but you must complete the assignment by the due date and you only have 1 attempt.
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Topic

Write a paragraph (5 sentences) where you summarize a topic of your choice. The topic has to relate to the time period we are covering the week that the homework is due. You may choose anything that is interesting to you or related to your major. You must do your own research using your textbook or any outside source—just do not copy and paste from the internet. You do not need to cite sources.

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2 pts

Topic was appropriate; written in a complete paragraph; and well researched.

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1 pts

Topic was appropriate but incomplete and did not demonstrate research.

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0 pts

Topic was innappropriate or student did not attempt.

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2 pts

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Key Terms

Write the "Who, What, When, Where, Why" and historical relevance for each key term.

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4 pts

Key Terms were clearly defined and historical relevance was addressed.

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3 pts

Only one of the Key Terms was satisfactory, the other was incomplete.

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2 pts

Key Terms were incomplete or missing historical relevance. OR only one Key Term was satisfactory, the other was missing.

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1 pts

Key Terms were attempted but incorrect

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0 pts

Student did not attempt assignment

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4 pts

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Critical Thinking Questions

There are questions at the end of the chapter in your textbook (or from assigned primary documents), I will select at least two of these questions and you will answer them in complete sentences and well-developed paragraphs. Make sure you answer all parts of the question and that you use your readings or lecture to support your answers.

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4 pts

Completely answered the questions and used evidence from lecture or text.

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3 pts

Only one of the Critical Thinking Questions was satisfactory, the other was incomplete.

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2 pts

Answers were incomplete or missing support from text or lecture. OR only one Question was satisfactory, the other was missing.

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1 pts

Answers were incomplete or did not address the questions and lacked evidence.

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0 pts

Student did not attempt assignment

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4 pts

Total Points: 10 out of 10

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Total Points: 5 out of 5