19th century prison reforms

Objectives: To use primary and secondary materials to shed light on a particular historical event, movement, or question; to analyze source documents related by author, a common event, or a shared theme relevant to the course; and to give due regard to the historical context through the integration of secondary resources. Directions: Students will write an essay of 1300 to 1500 words based on a question they hope to answer about the history of Western Civiliation since 1600. Include analysis of at least two primary source documents. which may be drawn from the primary source readings assigned for class, along with research from two related secondary sources (books or scholarly articles only, NO internet sources or encyclopedias). Primary source documents should share a common author, relate to a common event, or address a common historical problem or theme. Students will analyze the documents for information relevant to the question which they create. Using secondary sources (books, scholarly journal articles), students will develop the historical context and the events related to their question. A question related to the significance of a specific historical moment is better than one that addresses a broad topic. Using the information worked out from the analysis of primary sources and secondary research students will construct an essay that addresses the question by proceeding from anappropriate thesis. The length of the essay is required to be 1300 – 1500 words. * Journal articles may be retrieved from online databases such as JSTOR – I’ll give you a lesson on accessing it if you’d like. 12 point Times New Roman font (for all parts of the paper—be consistent) double-spaced standard margins (1”) a title page (with a title) page numbers and sources documented through the correct use of footnotes Title Page: Your name, the course name and number, section number, the date, and a title must be on the title page. A model for the title page is provided on Canvas Citations: footnotes must conform to the proper style, as defined in the Chicago Manual of Style (examples may be found on the “Department of History and Political Science Style Sheet” at http://www.longwood.edu/history/HDPTSTS2.htm). Chicago Manual of Style online Due Date: The hard copy for this paper must be turned in to my office by 5pm, November 13. You will submit the essay first through the “Turnitin” feature that will be available on Canvas. After submission, check the originality report. After revising the essay, submit the paper copy to me by the date and time identified. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is an honor code violation (obviously!) and will be dealt with as outlined in the course syllabus. I identify two options that may be taken in the event of plagiarism. The first is failure of the class. That is a definite sanction for plagiarism. The second is a referral to the Honor Board. This is an option that may follow in addition to failing the class. MODERN WESTERN CIVILIZATION ANALYTICAL ESSAYS Scoring: A ＝ an interesting paper that is a pleasure to read. The paper is at least 1300 words in length and does not exceed 1500 words by more than 10%(footnotes/endnotes do not count as part of the word count); central thesis/argument is clear and effectively addresses the question; supporting evidence from document analysis and historical context is well organized and thoughtfully developed in the structure of the paper; conclusion offers more than a simple restatement of the thesis and introductory paragraph; generally free of errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics (A- if there are 3-5marked errors of spelling or grammar); all required style elements are present; correct use of citations. Based on acceptable sources. B ＝ a very good paper, in need of minor repairs. The paper is at least 1300 words in length and does not exceed 1500 words by more than 10% (footnotes/endnotes do not count as part of the word count); central thesis/argument is clear and addresses the question; analysis of primary documents and historical context arewell integrated and organized; conclusion is interesting and reflects majorthesis/argument; errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics appear in greater number butdo not detract from overall readability of the paper; may be short on one or two of the styleelements (e.g. page numbers, title page, standard margins, Time New Roman font, ormay have incorrectly formatted citations). Based on acceptable sources. C ＝ Solid work but room for clarification and structural improvement. The paper is at least 1300 words in length and does not exceed 1500 words by more than 10% (footnotes/endnotes do not count as part of the word count);thesis/argument may be unclear but discussion of the documents and historical content is strongly suggestive of a specific idea that addresses the question; may feature a weak discussion of document or the historical context; Errors in grammar, spelling, ormechanics occur more frequently and detract from the overall readability of the paper (12– 15 marked errors in spelling/grammar, C- ＝ 15 – 20 marked errors); may be short on two or three of the required style elements (e.g. page numbers, title page, standard margins, Time New Roman font, or may have incorrectly formatted citations). Based on acceptable sources. D ＝ Unrealized potential, in need of significant repairs. Papers of less than 1300 words (yes, 1299 is less than 1300) automatically will be considered for a grade of D or F. That being said, a paper of more than 1300 words that features several of thef ollowing qualities or attributes is also subject to a poor or failing grade: the paper is poorly organized, poorly written, lacks analysis of primary documents, lacks appropriated iscussion of the historical context, or lacks a well articulated central thesis/ argument related to the question; errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics occur repeatedly and detract noticeably from overall readability of the paper (20 – 25 marked errors in spelling or grammar); may be short on four or more of the style elements (e.g. page numbers, title page, standard margins, Time New Roman font, or may have incorrectly formatted citations). Sources are problematic. F ＝ Same as for a “D” – only more so! A paper that features most of the following qualities will earn a failing grade: paper is poorly organized, poorly written,lacks analysis of primary documents, lacks appropriate discussion of the historical context, or lacks a well articulated central theme or thesis; Errors in grammar, spelling, or mechanics occur repeatedly and detract noticeably from overall readability of the paper (more than 25 marked errors in spelling/grammar); Fails to incorporate most of the style elements (e.g. page numbers, title page, standard margins, Time New Roman font, or may have incorrectly formatted citations or no citations). Sources are problematic.