Discussion

1. Here are some writing tips:
   key info./details in intro ie location, time period, etc.
   don’t answer thesis in intro
   write out numbers
   avoid “I”, “you”
   do not use quotes unless can’t say it better yourself
   use a variety of verbs, adjectives, and transitions
   no contractions in formal history papers
   no informal language like “a lot”, familiar verbal sayings more specifics, details neede d
   of thesis
   using transitions within and between paragraphs
   underlining or italicizing titles
   specific evidence
   specifics such as dates, location, names, etc.
   transition, word and verb variety
   explain quotes, not let them explain themselves
   …at beg. of quote when quote not taken from beg.
   use of colons and semicolons instead of overreliance on commas
   avoid “were/was + verb” construct, avoid “go, going+verb” construct, avoid “would be/could be”
   construct
2. Grading Rubric for Writing Assignments/Papers
3. Grading Rubric for Writing Assignments/Papers
4. Grammatical error: -1 pt. each
5. Content error: -2-5 pts. each
6. Improper citation: -1 pt. each
7. Missing page citations for required book: -1 pt. each
8. Missing thesis or missing required paper topic questions as part of thesis: -5 pts.
9. Body paragraph or any paragraph missing: -5 pts. each
10. Insufficient argumentation/evidence: -2-5 pts. each argument
11. Lack of clarity: -2-5 pts.
12. Missing required historical context in introduction: -5pts.
13. Missing required book in the introduction: -1 pt.
14. Missing author’s first name in the introduction: -1 pt.
15. Missing author’s last name in the introduction: -1 pt.
16. Missing Works Cited: -5pts.
17. Missing any information in the Works Cited that is supposed to appear: -1 pt. each
18. Not submitted as a pdf: -5pts.
19. Substituting encyclopedia or any other source for the required book upon which the paper is based: -5pts.
20. Less than 1000 words minimum: -1 pt. for each word that is less than 1000 words minimum
21. Any instruction in the Paper Topic and Requirements, not mentioned above, which is not followed: -1 pt.for each instance

III. Paper Topic and Requirements

*Paper must have:

–Five paragraphs: Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Body Paragraph 3, and

the Conclusion.

–A title that is underlined or italicized.

–A Works Cited page.

*Other requirements:

*Paper must have parenthetical citations—(page #)—at the end of the sentence before the

“period”—for paraphrased (in your own words) AND for quoted information.

*The assigned book, upon which the paper is to be based, is the only source that may be cited

and referred to in the paper and in the Works Cited.

*Paper must be written in past verb tense.

*Intro.: Must feature the proper historical context which consists of: the complete book title,

the author’s full name, the time period, location (s), key issues, key individuals, description of

each of the major individuals, and a thesis, which must include the paper topic questions below.

*Additional paper requirements are in the syllabus including 1000 words minimum, written in

Times New Roman 12 pt. font, double spaced, etc., and TO BE SUBMITTED TO ME as a PDF

. REQUIRED WritingAssignment Paper Topic Questions: Using Monica Munoz Martinez’s book, The InjusticeNever Leaves You: Anti-Mexican Violence in Texas, students are to answer the

following questions:

1) How did the case studies of racially-motivated killings of Mexicans in

Texas from 1910 to 1920 reflect how the racial politics at that time resulted “in the failure to

bring the perpetrators to justice”, according to the author and those interviewed?;

2) How did the

“state institutions and structures create an environment in which ethnic Mexicans could be

killed with impunity”?, according to the author and those interviewed; and

3) What are theways in which “public articulations of Texas history have effectively refused to acknowledgethe racial violence”, according to the author and those interviewed?

**Please answer the above questions using fact-based information and specifics from the

assigned book.

*Reminder: You should answer each of the above questions in each of the 3 body paragraphs.

*Conclusion: you may summarize your thesis using different wording and include an additional

viewpoint on paper topic. One suggestion is to explain why studying such a topic is important

and its relevance for today.

*I am happy to review a drafttogive you feedback on it.