you will respond to the prompt with six to seven paragraph essay response (your essay should have an introduction, four to five body paragraphs, and a conclusion). In order to do well on the essay, you must utilize specific examples drawn from the assigned films/videos, primary source documents/readings, and discussion boards. At a minimum, your essay must include examples from at least 1 assigned film, 1 secondary source besides the textbook, and 1 assigned primary source document. Remember, you may NOT use any outside material beyond assigned materials in this course. Your essays should each have a clear, argumentative thesis statement that addresses the overall aim of the prompt. Do not forget to cite your sources; refer to When and How to Quote and Cite. Your exam essay must be uploaded as a single file.
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Essay Prompt:
During California’s progressive era, the state legislature established new patterns for state politics and governmental administration and implemented important economic and political reforms. What were TWO of the most important political reform policies implemented by progressives, what were their underlying goals, and how do they continue to influence California state politics today? [HINT: You must include a secondary source besides the textbook so I encourage you to look at the Social Movement reading.]
Be certain to include examples from at least 1 assigned film, 1 secondary source besides the textbook, and 1 assigned primary source document.
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Essay Format/ Submission Requirements
Your essay needs to have:
- complete bibliography
- intext citations for both quoted and paraphrased materials (at a minimum there is a citation at the end of each paragraph excluding introduction and conclusion)
- page numbers
- 12pt font
- 1 inch margins
- double spaced page
- ONE document containing your essay with its respective bibliography submitted as a .doc, .docx, .pdf, or .rtf. If you’re using pages or google docs, you need to save your file as a .pdf or .rtf file.
- The format for your one document will be like this:
- Title Page for Essay w/ your title, name, date, and 2 statements on it (see statements below)
- Essay
- Bibliography for Essay
- The format for your one document will be like this:
- When you submit your essay, take a screen shot showing that your essay has been submitted and keep for your own records.
- Please read through and include the two statements below on your title page. If you do NOT include these statements, I will not accept or grade your essays. Be certain you have read the statements through as you are held accountable for them. They are required as a way to force you to read and follow directions, and also as a way to ensure that you fully understand the consequences of both intentional and unintentional plagiarism.
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