You may answer the following question.
1. Why did Bacon’s Rebellion lead to the institutionalization of African based slavery in the South?
Directions: This is not a research essay; this section includes all the resources needed to answer the question.
1. The essays should be approximately five pages in length with 1-inch margins and 12-point font.
2. Please read over and adhere to the Essay Check List
Actions
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1. Final draft. (100 Points)
3. Late drafts will be penalized 10% per day
. You need to include in-text citations in your essay. These do not have to be full citations but need to clearly indicate where you obtained your information. You may use MLA or footnotes.
1. For example, (Cahill, Virginia PowerPoint), is sufficient.
. Provide the title of the textbooks and chapter for Openstax.
2. For example, (Openstax, Chapter 3) is sufficient.
. Provide the author’s name or title of the document for primary documents.
3.
1. For example, (Bacon’s Declaration) is sufficient.
4. You need to use at least three different sources from the Unit. One of these sources should be a primary source.
2 sources = 5 point deduction
1 source = 10 point deduction
0 source = 25 point deduction
Rubric
Essay Rubric 100
| Essay Rubric 100 |
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics | | 5.0 pts Excellent sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and use of punctuation, with few or no mistakes. | 4.0 pts Good sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and use of punctuation, with a limited number of mistakes. | 3.0 pts Average sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and use of punctuation, with frequent mistakes | 2.0 pts Flawed sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and use of punctuation, with numerous mistakes | 1.0 pts Unacceptable number of spelling, grammar, and other mechanical errors. |
| 5.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis | | 10.0 pts Position is clearly stated, insightful, and accurate | 8.0 pts Identifiable position, but lacks a degree of insight or understanding. | 7.0 pts Vague position, lacking a degree of both insight and understanding. | 6.0 pts Unclear position, lacking any insight or understanding | 4.0 pts No identifiable position. |
| 10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKnowledge | | 25.0 pts Demonstrates superior knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question | 23.0 pts Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question. | 21.0 pts Demonstrates average knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question | 17.0 pts Demonstrates superficial knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question | 12.0 pts Demonstrates no knowledge and understanding of the topics addressed in the question. |
| 25.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFactual Support | | 30.0 pts Specific facts are used to support every point addressed in the student answer. | 27.0 pts Specific facts are provided in the student answer, however not every point made by the student is supported. | 24.0 pts Specific facts are provided, however most points made by the student are not supported and/or some of the evidence is used inappropriately | 21.0 pts Specific facts are rarely used in the student answer, and when used, is often inappropriate. | 18.0 pts No facts are provided in support of student answer. |
| 30.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance | | 30.0 pts Facts and evidence are clearly and consistently related to the student position in a highly effective manner. | 27.0 pts Facts and evidence are often related to the student position in an appropriate manner. | 24.0 pts An attempt is made to relate facts and evidence to student position in an inconsistent manner | 21.0 pts 10 Little attempt is made to relate facts and evidence to the student position. | 17.0 pts No attempt is made to relate evidence to the student position. |
| 30.0 pts |
| Total Points: 100.0 |
