This class has three different research components: first, 19th c. public health and popular medicine, using the popular medicine in America database; second, nursing, using the Nursing History archives, and third, mental health and psychedelic research, using the psychoactive substance collection at the Virginia Kelly archives. For each component, you will need to select a primary document (or a series of documents) to write about and present. Write 3-5 pages (double spaced, 12-point font) in which you introduce the document, explain why you find it to be historically significant, and link it to the secondary source or Sanitarians, Ordered to Care, Acid Test). we’ve read (The Prepare a five-minute powerpoint presentation explaining your analysis for the rest of the class. due dates: 2/14, 3/2, 4/18 HOW WRITTEN WORK WILL BE EVALUATED: I am less interested in a regurgitation of facts than a thoughtful analysis of the question, based on evidence from readings, lectures, discussions, and films. Before you jump into answering the question, make sure Planning and organization- that you have prepared an outline of your essay. Each paragraph that you then write should correspond to a specific point that you have in your outline. Each question requires that you come up with an argument—or Introduction and thesis- thesis—that directly answers the question. This thesis statement should be in your introductory paragraph. The rest of the introduction should state the meaning and significance of the issue as it will be discussed in the body of the need essay (you don’t to spend time repeating or paraphrasing the question, or describing the specific scheme of organization that your essay will take). body of your paper should provide examples and evidence to support your Body-The thesis. You may express an opinion, but your opinion should be based on the materials and evidence. your final paragraph not only to summarize your main points, but to Conclusion-Use demonstrate the significance of your findings. a few minutes before the end of class time on the midterm for Proofreading-save rereading your essay in order to confirm that your have conveyed what you intended.
This class has three different research components: first, 19th c. public health and popular medicine, using the popular medicine in America database; second, nursing, using the Nursing History archives, and third, mental health and psychedelic research, using the psychoactive substance collection at the Virginia Kelly archives. For each component, you will need to select a primary document (or a series of documents) to write about and present. Write 3-5 pages (double spaced, 12-point font) in which you introduce the document, explain why you find it to be historically significant, and link it to the secondary source we’ve read (The Sanitarians, Ordered to Care, or Acid Test). Prepare a five-minute powerpoint presentation explaining your analysis for the rest of the class. due dates: 2/14, 3/2, 4/18 HOW WRITTEN WORK WILL BE EVALUATED: I am less interested in a regurgitation of facts than a thoughtful analysis of the question, based on evidence from readings, lectures, discussions, and films. Planning and organization- Before you jump into answering the question, make sure that you have prepared an outline of your essay. Each paragraph that you then write should correspond to a specific point that you have in your outline. Introduction and thesis- Each question requires that you come up with an argument—or thesis—that directly answers the question. This thesis statement should be in your introductory paragraph. The rest of the introduction should state the meaning and significance of the issue as it will be discussed in the body of the essay (you don’t need to spend time repeating or paraphrasing the question, or describing the specific scheme of organization that your essay will take). Body-The body of your paper should provide examples and evidence to support your thesis. You may express an opinion, but your opinion should be based on the materials and evidence. Conclusion-Use your final paragraph not only to summarize your main points, but to demonstrate the significance of your findings. Proofreading-save a few minutes before the end of class time on the midterm for rereading your essay in order to confirm that your have conveyed what you intended.