assess the state of the scholarship at present bearing on the question posed. To be submitted by December 25. Final Paper This paper will, building upon the literature review, data, and theoretical position you identify, explore a question implicated in the study of American politics. Your paper must clearly: Identify the question you pose Discuss that question in light of the literature review you create Identify the methodology and evidence you will utilize Analyze the data and evidence Answer the question Discuss the importance and relevance of your answer both generally and in light of your literature review. To be submitted by January 21. Grades: Participation: 20% Short Papers: 20% each Final Paper: 40% Grading Scale: A: 100-90: Excellent work—generates several interesting insights and displays a sure grasp of the material B: 89-80: Good, above average work—sometimes generates interesting insights and displays a solid grasp of the material C: 79-70: Average work—displays a competent grasp of the material D: 69-60: Below average work—displays a grasp of the material that is sometimes deficient F: 59- : Unacceptable work: displays a poor grasp of the material Course Schedule: Week of September 15: Colonial Background and the Founding Declaration of Independence, found at of Resistance in the American Journal of the Alex Tuckness, “Discourses Revolution,” Vol. 64, No. 4 (Oct., 2003), pp. 547-563. History of Ideas,
assess the state of the scholarship at present bearing on the question posed. To be submitted by December 25. Final Paper This paper will, building upon the literature review, data, and theoretical position you identify, explore a question implicated in the study of American politics. Your paper must clearly: Identify the question you pose Discuss that question in light of the literature review you create Identify the methodology and evidence you will utilize Analyze the data and evidence Answer the question Discuss the importance and relevance of your answer both generally and in light of your literature review. To be submitted by January 21. Grades: Participation: 20% Short Papers: 20% each Final Paper: 40% Grading Scale: A: 100-90: Excellent work—generates several interesting insights and displays a sure grasp of the material B: 89-80: Good, above average work—sometimes generates interesting insights and displays a solid grasp of the material C: 79-70: Average work—displays a competent grasp of the material D: 69-60: Below average work—displays a grasp of the material that is sometimes deficient F: 59- : Unacceptable work: displays a poor grasp of the material Course Schedule: Week of September 15: Colonial Background and the Founding Declaration of Independence, found at Alex Tuckness, “Discourses of Resistance in the American Revolution,” Journal of the History of Ideas, Vol. 64, No. 4 (Oct., 2003), pp. 547-563.
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