Describe the debate over slavery in America following the Revolution and leading to the Civil War. Evaluate whether there were peaceful options to resolve the conflict between 1787 and 1861.
A clear and concise topic statement
The topic must be clear, complex, address all parts of the prompt, and be found at the end of the introduction paragraph (first paragraph). The thesis must take a position.
Clear organization
Body paragraphs should be clearly separated, coherently connected (clean transitions), and work together to support thesis statement using sub-headers and topic sentences that speak to specific points.
There should be a clear connection (progression of ideas/events) between sentences and ideas. Clear links and cause and effect relationships between ideas are expected.
The following structure should be used:
Introduction with topic.
Body paragraphs arguing your thesis with sufficient evidence.
A clear conclusion which is not a rewriting of the introduction, but a clear summation of the paper.
Sufficient development and support
Well-researched, accurate, detailed, and current information
A minimum of 3 sources with at least two citations per page
Your sources must consist of your textbook, and academic journals and/or books (no internet sources except online journals or ebooks)
Academic tone / grammar / formatting
Consider your audience – define terms and tailor your language appropriately (no personal pronouns, opinions, or life experiences)
Cite using direct quotations and paraphrasing; practice appropriate formatting for in-text citations and Works Cited / References / Bibliography. No plagiarism!
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