Perspectives on
History, Fall
2005
Tuesday and
Thursday
mornings, 8-9:20
Professor Woll
awoll@camden or
225-6671
Assigned books:
Davidson and Lytle,
After
the Fact, The Art of Historical Detection
Benjamin, A
Student’s
Guide to History
Miller, Donald,
City of
the Century, The Epic of
Our archive for
this
course: http://homicide.northwestern.edu/
September 1 |
(1)Introduction Begin reading
City of the Century |
September 6-8 |
(6) Studying Primary Sources:
Do items 1-5 at the bottom of the page--You do not have to do the "Mindwalk" Activity unless you wish to (8) After the Fact, 1, 2 |
September
13-15 |
(13)
Guest Lecture, Professor Jane Siegel Please read
the article above and survey the archive: http://homicide.northwestern.edu/ (15)
"Getting Prepared: How to Write a Research Paper"-- begin reading
Benjamin, A Student's Guide to History, Chs.
1-3 |
September
20-22 |
(22) Library Sessions – I
Continue reading Benjamin, 4-6 |
September
27-29 |
(27)
After the Fact, 2, 3, 4
History on
the
Web: Thoughts and Considerations |
October 4-6 |
(4)
After the Fact, 5, 6 (6) After the
Fact, 7, 8 Prepare
bibliography (see
assignment) for submission on October 13. Follow
the assignment carefully or you will be asked to rewrite your work. |
October 11-13 |
(13) No class. Submit bibliographies by email. |
October 18-20 |
(20) Take home question on City of the
Century will be distributed. It will be due on October 27 in
class. |
October 25-27 |
(25)
Planning for the rest of the semester |
November 1-3 |
|
November 8-10 |
(8) Individual Appointments with
students
Outlines due: Please
email or hand-in (10) "Preparing the Draft" |
November 15-17 |
If you
would like me to evaluate a first draft of your work, hand it in on the
morning of the 15th. I will provide general suggestions which you
can incorporate in your final version due on December 13 |
November 22 |
Actually a
Wednesday!—No class this Thanksgiving week |
December 6-8 |
Meetings by
appointment December 6-8. Papers are due in class on December 13
at |
December 13 |
Papers due in
class |
GRADES
1. Two tests: October 27 (take home + in-class)-- 100 points each
3. Class Participation (Quality) 100 Points
4. Final Paper (December 13) 200 Points
Includes in total:
a. Proposal (October 4) (25 points on acceptance)
b. Bibliography (October 13) (25 points)
c. Outline (November 8) (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 October 11. 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 that explore the context of the issue you are discussing. (at least 10)
II. Journal articles that consider the topic you are discussing. (10)
III. Primary sources you will consult in the researching of your paper (10)
IV. Other relevant Web sites
(5)
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