Module 4 Case Assignment
Writing expectations include competency in the following:
Sentence Structure
Verb Tense and Agreement
Pronoun Use
Possessive Use
Punctuation
Spelling
Focus and Organization
Thesis Statement & Conclusion
The Case Assignment for this course will be a 2-3 page essay
(excluding cover page and references). You should use a minimum of
2-4 sources in your Case Assignment. Review the following
documents.
1. Jefferson, Thomas (1776). Original draft of the Declaration of
Independence. Retrieved from
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/declara/ruffdrft.html
2. Debates about slavery during the Constitutional Convention
(Focus on the minutes of the Constitutional Convention from Aug.
21-22, 1787.) The complete minutes may be found at:
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/debates_821.asp and
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/debates_822.asp
3. United States Constitution from
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript
4. Digital History (2013). The Three-Fifths Compromise. Retrieved
from
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtID=3&psid=1
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Use the documents and any outside sources to answer the following
questions: How did the question of slavery emerge as a national issue
by the time of the Revolution and the Constitutional Convention.
Ultimately, how did the Constitution deal with the question o
f
slavery? Do you find this to be an effective solution? Why/why not?
Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in
12-point Times New Roman.
Your Essay should have a Cover Page and Works Cited Page.
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar
mistakes.
Essays are not required to use APA style. However, you must
cite all of your sources
You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoid
plagiarism.
Your essay must have a thesis statement and conclusion that
are both supported by research and analysis.
If you do not turn in your Case Assignment before the deadline, points
may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a
problem turning in your assignment on time, please contact your
instructor immediately to avoid a failing grade for non-submission.
Learning outcomes
This module presents students with the opportunity to assess
different forms of presenting information. The Case Assignment
allows students to focus on the various youtube videos and evaluate
how well these videos are able to depict past events. The readings
will also focus on the creation of the Constitution and the subsequent
political divisions. The Constitution has retained its importance in
American history and many of our current political debates still center
around how to interpret this document.
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