HIST 1302 – Essay 1: White Rage Book ReviewDue Date: March 8, 2022
1. Read the Prologue to the book and identify Carol Anderson’s thesis (this is the argument she ismaking in the book)
2. As you read the book, take notes on evidence that supports the author’s thesis.
3.Write an outline for your paper that includes these elements:
a. Introduction: give some background on the author and identify the thesis of the book
b. Body: evaluate Anderson’s thesis
What evidence (facts) does the author provide in support of his thesis? (usespecific examples from the text)
Is the argument logical? What are the strengths and weaknesses of theargument?
What kind of sources (primary or secondary) does the author use?
Does the author define his terms?
Are the author’s interpretations convincing?
What are the author’s underlying assumptions? Are these assumptions valid?
c.Conclusion: personal reflection on what you found to be the most striking or interestingpart of the book
4.Write the paper! – a good method is to quickly write the rough draft based on your outline andthen go back and edit
Optional Draft: you may turn in a draft or outline of your paper by March 1st if you would like myassistance or feedback. The draft will not be graded.
Format: the paper must be at least three (3) full pages (but no more than 5 pages), double-spaced, 1inch margins, Times New Roman or Calibri size 12 font. Use parenthetical citations with the pagenumber for direct references or quotations from the book.
Place the book’s bibliographic information at the top of the page (title page is not necessary):
Author’s last name, author’s first name. Title of the book (including the sub-title). Place ofpublication: name of publisher, year of publication.
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