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A 10:002 or 10:003 Unit ~ History, Memory, and Advocacy

Schedule
Formal Assignments

                                          Students:

                                          Topic:

                                          Time:                                                         

Content                                                                Comments:

_____ demonstrates a thorough understanding of the arguments

_____ provides historical contextualization

_____  clearly articulates a vision of what public history should be.

_____ attempts to appeal to the audience

_____ provides a clear and limited thesis/topic statement

_____ identifies clear and appropriate streams of argument

_____ adequate and appropriate use of evidence

Organization                                                        Comments:

_____ logically ordered, clear main points

_____ introduction (attn. getter, so what?, specific purpose, preview)

_____ conclusion (review, gets out with grace)

_____ transitions between major points

_____ effective use of visuals

Delivery/Mechanics                                                Comments:

_____ connects with audience, eye contact

_____ speaks loudly and clearly, avoids fluency breaks

_____ authors’ style comes through -- creative, original, relaxed/extemporaneous

_____ meets requirements (time limit, stapled outline, research, APA/MLA, etc.)

Revision Process

_____ showed attention to the revision process

_____ offered helpful feedback in workshop

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