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The Texas Revolution (subtopics include battles, heroes, weapons of war)

INSTRUCTIONS :

The first paper will cover the time period of early Texas through the Texas Revolution. Choose a topic from the following list (Again remember to narrow the scope of the topic even further. The narrower the focus the better the paper).

The essay should support a thesis statement with information gained from research or investigation. Make sure your thesis is narrow and focuses on one particular aspect of a topic. This is a short paper so make sure the topic is small enough to fit. The essay will not be just a report presenting information, but will be an essay that carefully examines and presents your own historical interpretation of the topic you have chosen and your interpretation of the information you have gathered.

You must use three sources to develop your essay, one source should be the textbook, (other sources may include books, journals, etc). NO WEBSITES WILL BE ALLOWED. RUBRIC :

INTRODUCTION: Includes a clear thesis statement, an assertion or position. Topic is original and manageable in a short research paper. /15

BODY: Body of the essay focuses on this thesis and develops it fully, recognizing the complexity of issues and refuting arguments in opposition to the thesis. /20

USE OF SOURCES: Uses sufficient and relevant evidence to support the thesis (and primary points), including facts, inferences, and judgments. Quotes, summarizes, and paraphrases accurately and effectively–appropriately introducing and explaining each quote. /25

UNDERSTANDING OF SOURCES: Shows a clear understanding of the sources; has evaluated each source and used it appropriately. Uses a wide variety of sources reflecting significant research. /10

FORMATTING: Uses MLA format correctly; includes a Works Cited list; is free of errors. /15

CRITICAL THINKING: Introduces the topic in an interesting way; shows critical thinking and depth of understanding; uses appropriate tone; shows sophistication in language usage and sentence structure. /15