Primary Source Analysis (ASSIGNMENT 4 OF 4)undefinedEach student must complete a total of 3 primary source analyses for the entire semester. These could be submitted at the end of any 3 weeks starting on Week 2 and ending Week 9.
Which three weeks students select to submit their required PSA is up to the student (however, they must be submitted between weeks 2 and 9, and one per week until you have submitted your required three PSAs). The primary sources students analyze CAN be the primary sources I require you to read within the weekly modules and in Perusall. If students desire to examine other primary sources, please visit these primary source digital archives on my website (http://www.josuerey.com/#!digitalarchives/cee5) and/or visit the MTSU library
(http://library.mtsu.edu/libdata/rqs.phtml?subject_id=30) – scroll down to “Digital Collections.”undefinedGuidelines for Primary AnalysesundefinedThe primary source analyses (PSA) should be at least 200-300 words (that is, roughly 1/2-1 page if you have 1” margins, 12 font, Times New Roman, and double-spaced). Each student must complete 3 primary source analyses in the course of the semester. Students can choose any three weeks between weeks 2 and 9 to submit their three required PSAs. One PSA must be submitted per week, therefore students must select three weeks out of the eight (between week 2 and 9) to submit and complete the PSA assignment requirement. Again, which three weeks out of the eight a student completes and submits their three primary source analyses is up to the individual.
Students can choose any three weeks between Week 2 and Week 9 and I allow students to upload only one primary source analysis per week. undefinedWhat do you do in a primary source analysis?undefinedGlad you asked. Each primary source analysis should explain to the reader for example: undefined1) Who was the author[s], date and/or origins of the primary source?undefined2) To whom was document directed? undefined3)
What was the main idea and/or argument of the primary source?undefined4) What was its political, religious, and/or social message? undefined5) How does it relate to the era it originated or what does it teach us about the society where it originated?undefinedPSA Rubricundefined Unsatisfactory (60) Acceptable (70) Satisfactory (80) Good (90) Excellent (100) Introduction and Thesis (20%) Your PSA does not properly introduce primary source. 0.6 Your PSA introduces the topic inadequately and no clear context.
0.7 Your PSA introduces the topic adequately but context is light. 0.8 Your PSA introduces the topic well by including context. 0.9 Your PSA introduces the topic effectively and you present a proficient context. 1 Close Reading (10%) Your PSA rarely considers carefully what the source says and the language that the source uses to express it. 0.6 Your PSA occasionally considers carefully what the source says and the language that the source uses to express it. 0.7 Your PSA frequently considers carefully what the source says and the language that the source uses to express it. 0.8 Your PSA consistently considers carefully what the source says and the language that the source uses to express it. 0.9 Your PSA consistently considers carefully what a source says and the language that the source uses to express it.
It does so in a way that is elaborate and insightful. 1 Contextualizing (10%) Your PSA rarely situates developments it addresses in place and time.0.6 Your PSA occasionally situates developments it addresses in place and time. 0.7 Your PSA frequently situates developments it addresses in place and time. 0.8 Your PSA consistently situates developments it addresses in place and time. 0.9 Your PSA consistently situates developments it addresses in place and time.
It does so in a way that is elaborate and insightful. 1 Expression(10%) Sentences rarely express your ideas clearly. They are consistently ambiguous or confusing. 0.6 Sentences occasionally express your ideas clearly. They are frequently ambiguous or confusing. 0.7 Sentences frequently express your ideas clearly. They are occasionally ambiguous or confusing. 0.8 Sentences consistently express your ideas clearly.
They are rarely ambiguous or confusing. 0.9 Sentences consistently express your ideas clearly. They are elegantly and skillfully phrased. 1 Length(5%) Your PSA is significantly shorter or longer than it should be. 0.6 Your PSA is somewhat shorter or longer than it should be. 0.7 Your PSA has the right length. 0.8 Your PSA has the right length. Your sentences generally move your argument forward. 0.9 Your PSA has the right length. It is well edited so that most sentences move your argument forward. 1 Above are the directives and rubric for the Primary Source Analyses. I will upload the three primary sources you need to write about.
Requirements: Total 3 pages
