Perspectives on History, Spring, 2009/ 509:299:01
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8-9:20, Robeson 203
Professor Woll
awoll@camden or 225-6671
Assigned books:
Benjamin, A Student’s Guide to History
Cohen and Rosenzweig, Digital History
Crafton, Donald, The Talkies
January 20-22 |
(20) Introduction
Begin reading The Talkies (This book should be completed by February 17) (22) Studying Primary Sources: Go here, and do the student lesson Do items 1-5 at the bottom of the page--You do not have to do the "Mindwalk" Activity unless you wish to |
January 27-29 |
(27) Read Digital
History,
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February 3-5 |
(3) "Getting
Prepared: How to Write a Research Paper"-- begin reading Benjamin,
A Student's Guide to History, Chs. 1-3 |
February 10-12 |
(10) Library Session – I |
February 17-19 |
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February 24-26 |
(24) Doing Film History |
March 3-5 |
(3) Bibliography Due
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March 10-12 |
(10) TEST I (in-class today, and take-home question on The Talkies passed out for delivery on the 12th)
(12) Take Home portion due |
March 17-19 |
Spring Vacation |
March 24-26 |
(24) Student Appointments
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March 31-April 2 |
(31) Planning for the rest of the semester Outlines due: Please email or hand-in
(2) Student Appointments If you would like me to evaluate a first draft of
your work, hand it in on the morning of April 16. I will provide
general suggestions which you can incorporate in your final version due on April
28.
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April 7-9 |
(7-9) Individual Appointments with students |
April 14-16 |
(14-16) Work on Your
Papers & Individual Appointments with students |
April 21-23 |
(21-23) Work on Your Papers & Individual Appointments with students
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April 28-30 |
(28) Papers due in class at Penalties will be given for late papers [see below] |
GRADES
1. One test: March 10-12-- 200 points
2. Class Participation (Quality) 100 Points
3. Final Paper (April 28) 200 Points
Includes:
a. Bibliography (March 3) (25 points)
b. Outline (March 31) (25
points)
c. Class presentation of your paper’s theme and
progress (March 26) (25 points)
d. Footnote Format on Final Paper
(25 points)
Each item (a-d) must be successfully
completed to receive a grade on the paper (and, consequently, a grade in the
course). If an item is not completed successfully, a 'R' grade (rewrite)
will be given until the task is completed.
5. Attendance and Preparation* 100
Points
* For every three
absences -10
* For every three late
arrivals - 5
* Lack of preparation for class
discussion - 5
* Work handed in late
-10 (for each 24 hours)
PERSPECTIVES ON HISTORY
THE WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY
A working bibliography is due in class on March 3. This is designed to allow me to make suggestions on the progress of your work.
The working bibliography should be divided into four parts:
I. Books or scholarly articles that explore the context of the issue you are discussing. These secondary sources should have been published after 1990 and have been written by professional historians (at least 10)
II. New York Times articles that consider the topic you are discussing from your assigned year. (10)
IV. Relevant web sites (10)
Do not panic because of the numbers above! This exercise is designed to help you begin your research. You may not necessarily read --or even use--all the works cited. Yet, consulting them will help you begin your research process.
For information on proper bibliographic form, consult Benjamin, A Student's Guide to History
You may also consult the following excellent website:
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite7.html
guidance on
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/history/bibliography.html#21
This page provides guidance for both footnote and bibliography style.