Prompt
The text we are studying ends just after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. If you had an opportunity to write the final chapter of the text, how would you write the history? What events would you include and why? Using the year 2010 as a starting point, construct a timeline essay of 6 successive, related events culminating with a current event that you believe has shaped the nation into what it is today. It is important to remember that your events need to have a theme (thesis). Provide an explanation of why each event is significant and how one event is related to or led to another event. Discuss individuals involved with the events and reference your sources. Your ePortfolio should also include a reflection on how these events have shaped your perception about your surroundings and the world in which you live?
Be sure to see the rubric below for grading details.
ePortfolio Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Thesis Statement
7.5 pts
Clear, concise thesis statement, based on analysis not narrative.
6 pts
Thesis statement somewhat based on analysis
5 pts
Thesis statement based on narrative
3 pts
Thesis statement is unclear
0 pts
Thesis statement is missing.
/ 7.5 pts
Citations
7.5 pts
All criteria met: proper citation of minimum number of legitimate and relevant sources
6 pts
Most criteria met: proper citation; relevant and legitimate sources; minimum number of sources
5 pts
Some criteria met: proper citation; relevant and legitimate sources; minimum number of sources
3 pts
Few criteria met: proper citation; relevant and legitimate sources; minimum number of sources
0 pts
No criteria met: proper citation; relevant and legitimate sources; minimum number of sources
/ 7.5 pts
Facts and Evidence
7.5 pts
Examples/facts/evidence are properly contextualized and strongly supports the thesis
6 pts
Examples/facts/evidence are properly contextualized and mostly supports the thesis
5 pts
Examples/facts/evidence are insufficiently contextualized and somewhat supports the thesis
3 pts
Examples/facts/evidence are poorly contextualized and weakly supports the thesis
0 pts
Examples/facts/evidence are not contextualized and do not supports the thesis
/ 7.5 pts
Reflection
7.5 pts
Strong reflection that makes connections to the chosen theme and specific examples on how these events have shaped your perceptions
6 pts
Reflection is good but does not fully make connections to the chosen theme and specific examples on how these events have shaped your perceptions
5 pts
Reflection is weak or unclear and provides little connection to the chosen theme and specific examples on how these events have shaped your perceptions
3 pts
Reflection is weak and makes no connection to the chosen theme and specific examples on how these events have shaped your perceptions
0 pts
Reflection is missing.
/ 7.5 pts
Total Points: 0
