part one
Assignment goal
- Practice making an argument about course materials.
- Synthesize information from course materials.
Instructions
Follow the guidelines listed below. It will ask you to do a few steps.
Make an argument
You have read/watched about Native American experiences. Now, I want you to make an argument about Native American experiences: how would you describe it based on course readings and materials only?
Step 1:
Find 5 examples in your course materials only that make up Native American experiences. List them here and cite them also. Read .
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Step 2:
Based on these experiences in step 1, write some draft sentences that exemplify what the experiences show us. Basically, create an overall argument about what you think Native American experiences are like (based on the course so far). This does not have to be perfect!!! Remember that a thesis argument has a point of view. Watch this video for more guidance. There is also a video transcript provided.
Now draft some possible thesis arguments here.
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Step 3:
Choose one sentence that, for you, best captures what youre trying to say and write it here.
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