The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:
To hone your a
The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:
To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources
To advance critical thinking and writing skills
To compile a response to the prompts provided
To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time
Required ResourcesIn your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 9, 10, 11, 13
Lesson
Minimum of 2 scholarly sources from the Chamberlain Library resources below:Sources for the Week 3 Case Study topics are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
InstructionsPick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use the available resources from the list above to support your selected topic.
Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Topic 4
Topic 5
Medical Practices Mexican War v. Civil War
Describe medical care challenges during the Mexican War and the Civil War. Assess American policy regarding treating the wounded during the Mexican War versus the American Civil War. What are some similarities and differences? Analyze how disease posed a more significant threat than the battlefield of both wars. How has military medicine improved today compared to the Mexican and Civil Wars? Writing RequirementsLength: 2–3 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
In-text citations that correspond with your end references
OutcomesCO 1: Examine change over time in migration and settlement that contributed to diversity within the United States.
CO 3: Explain the influence of historical events on American culture and society.
CO 5: Assess change over time in economy and/or technology. Rubric
W3 Case Study Grading Rubric – 150 pts
W3 Case Study Grading Rubric – 150 pts
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5 ptsMeets length requirement
0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
15 ptsPaper addresses all aspects of the assignment.
12.75 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of the assignment.
11.25 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of the assignment.
9 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of the assignment.
0 ptsNo effort
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
30 ptsThroughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
25.5 ptsThroughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
22.5 ptsThroughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
18 ptsThroughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
0 ptsNo effort
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport
30 ptsThroughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
25.5 ptsThroughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
22.5 ptsThroughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
18 ptsThroughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
0 ptsNo effort
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage
20 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
17 ptsThe writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
15 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
12 ptsThe writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
0 ptsNo effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow
20 ptsThe writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
17 ptsThe writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.
15 ptsThe writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.
12 ptsThe writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.
0 ptsNo effort
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration
10 ptsPaper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study and properly integrates the source.
7.5 ptsPaper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study but does not properly integrate the source.
0 ptsPaper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the case study.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
10 ptsAll sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.
8.5 ptsMost sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.
7.5 ptsMost sources are integrated, structured, and cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.
6 ptsSources are not properly cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.
0 ptsSources are not cited.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format
10 ptsPaper is formatted to include all 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
8.5 ptsPaper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
7.5 ptsPaper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
6 ptsPaper is formatted to include 3 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
0 ptsPaper is formatted to include less than 3 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.