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Observers have often considered California a place of widespread opportunity and fulfilled dreams, or contrastingly, a place of limited opportunities, conflict, and broken dreams. Considering the period from 1880 to 1945, which do you think is a more accurate view of California history and why? Or would you characterize California history in these years with a different framework altogether? You can choose to organize your essay with evidence to support your argument from different historical eras, various regions, or other themes.

PAPER 2 Length/ Format: 4-5 pages. Please use 1-inch margins on all sides and a 12-point font (no oversized fonts). Please double-space the paper and number pages. Due: Friday, May 21,5 p.m. Submit an electronic copy on Canvas (under “Assignments”) as an attachment. **There will be a 24-hour grace period. You will not be penalized if you submit your paper by May 22,5 p.m. (no questions asked, and you do not need to request permission to use the grace period). After that, no late papers will be accepted except in cases of documented illness or other emergency (you must notify me in advance).* ** Paper Prompt: Observers have often considered California a place of widespread opportunity and fulfilled dreams, or contrastingly, a place of limited opportunities, conflict, and broken dreams. Considering the period from 1880 to 1945, which do you think is a more accurate view of California history and why? Or would you characterize California history in these years with a different framework altogether? You can choose to organize your essay with evidence to support your argument from different historical eras, various regions, or other themes. Your paper should present a clear argument or thesis statement that addresses the question in the opening paragraph. Please underline your paper's argument. The rest of the paper should develop your argument and provide evidence from relevant readings. Your paper should draw on at least three different readings assigned in Weeks 5-8 (this can include The Elusive Eden). As with the first paper, this assignment is designed to see how well you have understood and synthesized the material from the course. It is not meant as a research essay, and you should not consult readings outside of those covered in class to complete the assignment. Please use either footnotes or endnotes to cite sources, and be consistent with your format. Follow the examples for “Notes” and “Shortened notes” in this guide (you do not need to include a bibliography): http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools citationguide.html e Your paper will be graded out of 100 points according to the following criteria: ORGANIZATION (20 points) • presents a clear argument/ overarching thesis • contains unified, coherent paragraphs uses logical format and order of presentation . CONTENT (60 points) • demonstrates understanding of the assignment and answers the question posed • shows knowledge of the topic; factual information accurate and documented • provides reasoning and supporting evidence for the argument from the course material MECHANICS (20 points) writing style is clear, concise, effective • paper is free of grammatical, usage, spelling, punctuation errors • citations are accurate and consistent Paper 2 Rubric ?? ?? ?? Organization 17.9 ? > 15.9 ?? 20 ? > 17.9 ?? A 15.9 $1 >13.9 S C 13.9 ? >0 ?? D-F B Contains an introductory paragraph that presents a clear argument/ overarching thesis. Well- organized, structured paper with topic sentences and transitions. Contains unified, coherent paragraphs. Contains an introductory paragraph with an acceptable argument/ thesis. Most information is organized in a logical manner with transitions between most paragraphs. Weak or unclear thesis. Lacks organization and logical transitions. Does not convey information well. 20 Weak or no thesis statement. Lacks organization. Conveys information in a confusing manner. Content 53.9 ? >47.9 ?? 47.9 >41.9 1999 60 $1 >53.9 15 A 41.9? >0 ?? D-F B ? Fails to address the question. Uses no evidence from readings. Demonstrates excellent understanding of the assignment and addresses the question in a thoughtful, engaging manner. Shows strong knowledge of the topic; all factual information is accurate and documented. Excellent use of evidence from course material to support argument and points. Demonstrates sufficient understanding of the assignment and addresses the question posed. Shows adequate knowledge of the topic; most factual information is accurate and documented. Uses evidence from the course material to support argument and points in some/most instances. Attempts to address the question, but fails to form a thesis or support it with details. Shows incomplete knowledge of the topic; errors in factual information. Fails to use adequate evidence from sources to support argument and points, or uses evidence improperly. 605 Mechanics 17.9 ? > 15.9 ?? 20 ? > 17.9 ?? A 15.9 >13.9 ?? C 13.9 ? »0 ?? D-F B 205 Writing style is clear, concise, effective. Paper is free of grammatical, usage, spelling, punctuation errors. Citations are accurate and consistent. Sources are properly documented. Good sentence and paragraph structure. Few grammatical or spelling errors. No major writing errors. Citations are usually accurate and consistent. Sources are properly documented. Poor sentence and paragraph structure. Some grammatical or spelling errors and/ or some major writing errors. Citations are inaccurate and inconsistent. Does not identify sources of quoted material. Inadequate sentence and paragraph structure. Numerous grammatical or spelling errors. Many major writing errors. No citations. S: 100, S 100 Week 4 Lectures Mar 22, 2021 Apr 22, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 4 Readings Mar 22, 2021 Mar 22, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 5 Lectures Mar 22, 2021 Apr 29, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 5 Readings Mar 22, 2021 Mar 22, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 6 Lectures Apr 15, 2021 May 7, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 6 Readings Apr 15, 2021 May 3, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 7 Lectures Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 7 Readings Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 8 Lectures Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 8 Readings Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 9 Lectures Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 9 Readings Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 10 Lectures Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Week 10 Readings Apr 15, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 By Cecilia Tsu Length/ Format: 4-5 pages. Please use 1-inch margins on all sides and a 12-point font (no oversized fonts). Please double-space the paper and number pages. Due: Friday, May 21, 5 p.m. Submit an electronic copy on Canvas (under “Assignments") as an attachment. **There will be a 24-hour grace period. You will not be penalized if you submit your paper by May 22, 5 p.m. (no questions asked, and you do not need to request permission to use the grace period). After that, no late papers will be accepted except in cases of documented illness or other emergency (you must notify me in advance).* ** Paper Prompt: Observers have often considered California a place of widespread opportunity and fulfilled dreams, or contrastingly, a place of limited opportunities, conflict, and broken dreams. Considering the period from 1880 to 1945, which do you think is a more accurate view of California history and why? Or would you characterize California history in these years with a different framework altogether? You can choose to organize your essay with evidence to support your argument from different historical eras, various regions, or other themes. Your paper should present a clear argument or thesis statement that addresses the question in the opening paragraph. Please underline your paper's argument. The rest of the paper should develop your argument and provide evidence from relevant readings. Your paper should draw on at least three different readings assigned in Weeks 5-8 (this can include The Elusive Eden). As with the first paper, this assignment is designed to see how well you have understood and synthesized the material from the course. It is not meant as a research essay, and you should not consult readings outside of those covered in class to complete the assignment. Please use either footnotes or endnotes to cite sources, and be consistent with your format. Follow the examples for “Notes” and “Shortened notes” in this guide (you do not need to include a bibliography): http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools citationguide.html < Your paper will be graded out of 100 points according to the following criteria: ORGANIZATION (20 points) • presents a clear argument/ overarching thesis • contains unified, coherent paragraphs uses logical format and order of presentation CONTENT (60 points) • demonstrates understanding of the assignment and answers the question posed • shows knowledge of the topic; factual information accurate and documented • provides reasoning and supporting evidence for the argument from the course material MECHANICS (20 points) • writing style is clear, concise, effective • paper is free of grammatical, usage, spelling, punctuation errors • citations are accurate and consistent Paper 2 Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts Organization 17.9 to >15.9 pts 15.9 to >13.9 pts 20 to >17.9 pts A 13.9 to >0 pts D-F B C Contains an introductory paragraph that presents a clear argument/ overarching thesis. Well-organized, structured paper with topic sentences and transitions. Contains unified, coherent paragraphs. Contains an introductory paragraph with an acceptable argument/ thesis. Most information is organized in a logical manner with transitions between most paragraphs. Weak or unclear thesis. Lacks organization and logical transitions. Does not convey information well. Weak or no thesis statement. Lacks organization. Conveys information in a confusing 20 pts manner. Content 53.9 to >47.9 pts 60 to >53.9 pts A 41.9 to >0 pts D-F B Fails to address the question. Uses no evidence from readings. Demonstrates excellent understanding of the assignment and addresses the question in a thoughtful, engaging manner. Shows strong knowledge of the topic; all factual information is accurate and documented. Excellent use of evidence from course material to support argument and points. Demonstrates sufficient understanding of the assignment and addresses the question posed. Shows adequate knowledge of the topic; most factual information is accurate and documented. Uses evidence from the course material to support argument and points in some/most instances. 47.9 to >41.9 pts ? Attempts to address the question, but fails to form a thesis or support it with details. Shows incomplete knowledge of the topic; errors in factual information. Fails to use adequate evidence from sources to support argument and points, or uses evidence improperly. 60 pts Mechanics 17.9 to >15.9 pts 20 to >17.9 pts A 15.9 to >13.9 pts ? 13.9 to >0 pts D-F B 20 pts Writing style is clear, concise, effective. Paper is free of grammatical, usage, spelling, punctuation errors. Citations are accurate and consistent. Sources are properly documented. Good sentence and paragraph structure. Few grammatical or spelling errors. No major writing errors. Citations are usually accurate and consistent. Sources are properly documented. Poor sentence and paragraph structure. Some grammatical or spelling errors and/ or some major writing errors. Citations are inaccurate and inconsistent. Does not identify sources of quoted material. Inadequate sentence and paragraph structure. Numerous grammatical or spelling errors. Many major writing errors. No citations. Total Points: 100 Week 5 Readings • María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, from The Squatter and the Don (Canvas) • Helen Hunt Jackson, from Ramona (Canvas) • Al Camarillo, Chicanos in a Changing Society, Ch. 3 (Canvas) • Elusive Eden, Chapter 15 Optional: Elusive Eden, Chapter 14 . Week 5 Readings • María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, from The Squatter and the Don (Canvas) • Helen Hunt Jackson, from Ramona (Canvas) • Al Camarillo, Chicanos in a Changing Society, Ch. 3 (Canvas) • Elusive Eden, Chapter 15 • Optional: Elusive Eden, Chapter 14 Week 6 Readings • Norris Hundley, Jr., The Great Thirst, Chapter 4 • “Century Later, the ‘Chinatown' Water Feud Ebbs” PDF version of "Century Later..." + • Elusive Eden, Chapters 16 and 18 Week 7 Readings • John Steinbeck, The Harvest Gypsies, Introduction, Ch. 1-6. • Kathryn Olmsted, Right Out of California (excerpt) • Optional: Elusive Eden, Chapter 21 Week 8 Readings • Densho Website: “Japanese American WWII Incarceration: The Core Story” • Linda Gordon, “Dorothea Lange's Censored Photographs of the Japanese American Internment” e • “Disrupting the 'Startup Hustle': An Interview with Margaret O'Mara” - • Elusive Eden, Chapters 22 and 23 • Optional: Elusive Eden, Chapter 24 HIS 189 001 SQ 2021 Item Info Notes Item Info Notes ANCHOR BOOKS Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Fifth Edition The Elusive Eden: A New History of California The ELUSIVE EDEN A Na Ma of Call Twilight ISBN: 9781101911280 By: Anna Deavere Smith ISBN: 9781478639886 By: Richard B. 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