Reflection on The Strange Career of Jim Crow
Purpose
In this reflection assignment, you will offer your thoughts on C. Vann Woodward’s book, The Strange Career of Jim Crow.
Details
After you have read the preface, ch. 1, ch. 2, and ch. 3 of Woodward’s The Strange Career of Jim Crow, answer the following questions, using facts and examples to support your points:
What is Woodward’s main argument in the book and is that argument convincing? Explain why or why not.
Identify and explain two (2) factors that contributed to the rise of Jim Crow in the mid- to – late-1890s.
Format
Answer each question individually.
Single-space your response and answer each question in 1-2 paragraphs
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Criteria for Success
Your assignment will be graded according to the Foundational Assignments Rubric
Skills/Knowledge
Upon completing this assignment, you will be able to:
Identify a thesis in a secondary source
Examine the rise and growth of segregation in America
Support an argument with historical evidence
Grading Rubric
Your paper will be graded based on the following rubric:
Category | Unacceptable (0-1) | Needs Improvement (2-3) | Good (4) | Excellent (5) | Total Possible Points |
There is no apparent organization to the essay. It shows some coherence but ideas lack unity. | There is some level of organization though digressions, ambiguities, irrelevance are too many. Transition evident but not used throughout essay. | Essay is coherent and logically organized with transitions used between ideas and paragraphs to create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is present. | Essay shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic. | 15 | |
Content (x3) | Essay lacks evidence of critical thinking. Uses superficial, simplistic, or irrelevant reasons and unjustifiable claims. Makes illogical, inconsistent inference. | Essay is primarily opinion without valid support. Little critical thinking is evident. Follows existing evidence to obtain conclusions. | Ideas are logical and reasoned, but demonstrate lesser degree of originality. Follows evidence and reason lead to obtain justifiable, logical conclusion. | Writer develops logical and reasoned independent ideas that go beyond predictable outcomes or the conclusions of researched materials. Follows where evidence and reason lead in order to obtain defensible, thoughtful, logical conclusions or solutions. | 15 |
Grammar & Mechanics(x2) | Sentences are unclear and many grammatical errors in structure make essay virtually unreadable. Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and vocabulary usage contain major flaws that impede readability. | Most spelling, punctuation, and grammar correct allowing reader to progress through essay. Some errors remain. | Essay has few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors allowing reader to follow ideas clearly. Very few fragments or run-ons. | Essay is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; absent of fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. | 5 |
Reflection on The Strange Career of Jim Crow