Posted: April 10th, 2015

HISTORY 2010;

HISTORY 2010;

Spring 2015 – Dr. Thompson
Short Analysis #3
Like the second short analysis essay, this third assignment is aimed at developing your ability to
analyze and think critically about primary sources and what makes these documents particularly
valuable and significant to scholars and students of American history. It also is designed to hone
your ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
Carefully read all four of the assigned primary source documents from Chapter 14 (“An Empire in
the West”) of the For the Record text. Then select ONE of the documents, and analyze it in a 650-
750-word essay (approximately 2 pages). You may use the “Review Questions” at the end of each
document to help focus and guide your ideas; your analysis, however, should not consist of 4 or 5
mini-essays in direct response to each of these questions. Strive instead to develop a thoughtful
interpretation of your document’s historical context, significance, and contribution to our
knowledge and understanding of the American past.
You will be assessed based on your quality of thought, analysis, and written expression. Your
analysis accordingly should be in proper essay form (i.e., brief introduction with a thesis, body
paragraphs, conclusion, topic sentences, transitions, etc.). Proper grammar and spelling also is
expected. Analyses that are not edited carefully and are submitted with multiple errors will be
marked down. A works cited page is not necessary; but parenthetical citations (e.g., Shi and Mayer,
170) should be used when quoting or paraphrasing any ideas that are not uniquely your own.
Analyses should be typed and given an original title. Your document should have one-inch
margins, should be paginated (i.e., have page numbers) and double spaced, and should be written in
12-point, Times New Roman font. Please type your UTC ID in the top right corner of each page,
and do not put your name on the essay. This will enable the instructor to evaluate students’
performances anonymously and thus more objectively and fairly.
As stated in the course syllabus, the UTC Honor Code is in effect at all times, and neither
plagiarism nor cheating will be tolerated. If you are unsure of what constitutes plagiarism, please
consult the UTC Student Handbook and/or the instructor. The use of internet websites is not
permitted for this assignment.
A hard copy of this short analysis is due at the beginning of class on Friday, April 10.
Unexcused late essays will be marked down and may be failed.
Grading Scale:
Plus = Excellent/Very Good (a positive impact on your course participation grade)
Check = Good/Adequate (a neutral impact on your course participation grade)
Minus = Inadequate/Poor (a negative impact on your course participation grade)

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