Directions: Evaluate the significance of Source 23.2 “Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Travels in the
United States in 1847 in Patterns of World History. In a minimum of 3 double-spaced pages (maximum 4
pages) with an introduction, argument, historical context, supporting paragraphs, topic sentences, and a
conclusion—1) introduce the primary document; 2) identify the historical context and themes of the
document; 3) make an argument that explains the significance of the document in your own words; 4)
elucidate each theme with paragraphs and topic sentences; and 5) end it with a conclusion that brings
all your main points together and reemphasizes your main argument in different words; 5) Reread your
essay at least twice on different days to see if you need to revise your prose.
All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and uploaded on D2L Turnitin as a MS Word
document—no handwritten answers permitted. The analysis must be in your own words (not another
author’s) and you must work alone to complete this paper. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Assignments
suspected of plagiarizing from ChatGPT and the like will be given a 0 and you will be reported to the
UNG Office of Student Integrity. Late submissions will be penalized for each day late unless there is a
valid medical or legal excuse.
General Rubric:
Spelling/Grammar – 1%
Strong, coherent, and guiding introduction with context, argument, and themes – 5%
Coherent structure and detailed analysis of primary source with elucidation of its significance -9%
-maintains structure of essay with required elements and page count as noted in directions
-elaborates on selected themes with details from the primary source to support argument
-uses examples from source, text, or lecture to clarify historical context and support argument
-clearly explains the historical importance (continuities or break from the past) of what is
highlighted
Tip #1: Elaborate on the significance of the document in its historical context (what, who, where, when)
and then answer the how and why regarding its importance. You are encouraged to situate the
document’s significance within the assigned readings and lectures (answer the question: what changed
from the past and what continued) and connect how this document expands our knowledge and
understanding about world history and patterns of empire.
Tip #2: Do not quote from the primary source—paraphrase! You can highlight a word or small phrase,
but do not quote, in general. Quoting takes up valuable space that yoDirections: Evaluate the significance of Source 23.2 “Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Travels in the
United States in 1847 in Patterns of World History. In a minimum of 3 double-spaced pages (maximum 4
pages) with an introduction, argument, historical context, supporting paragraphs, topic sentences, and a
conclusion—1) introduce the primary document; 2) identify the historical context and themes of the
document; 3) make an argument that explains the significance of the document in your own words; 4)
elucidate each theme with paragraphs and topic sentences; and 5) end it with a conclusion that brings
all your main points together and reemphasizes your main argument in different words; 5) Reread your
essay at least twice on different days to see if you need to revise your prose.
All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and uploaded on D2L Turnitin as a MS Word
document—no handwritten answers permitted. The analysis must be in your own words (not another
author’s) and you must work alone to complete this paper. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Assignments
suspected of plagiarizing from ChatGPT and the like will be given a 0 and you will be reported to the
UNG Office of Student Integrity. Late submissions will be penalized for each day late unless there is a
valid medical or legal excuse.
General Rubric:
Spelling/Grammar – 1%
Strong, coherent, and guiding introduction with context, argument, and themes – 5%
Coherent structure and detailed analysis of primary source with elucidation of its significance -9%
-maintains structure of essay with required elements and page count as noted in directions
-elaborates on selected themes with details from the primary source to support argument
-uses examples from source, text, or lecture to clarify historical context and support argument
-clearly explains the historical importance (continuities or break from the past) of what is
highlighted
Tip #1: Elaborate on the significance of the document in its historical context (what, who, where, when)
and then answer the how and why regarding its importance. You are encouraged to situate the
document’s significance within the assigned readings and lectures (answer the question: what changed
from the past and what continued) and connect how this document expands our knowledge and
understanding about world history and patterns of empire.
Tip #2: Do not quote from the primary source—paraphrase! You can highlight a word or small phrase,
but do not quote, in general. Quoting takes up valuable space that yoDirections: Evaluate the significance of Source 23.2 “Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Travels in the
United States in 1847 in Patterns of World History. In a minimum of 3 double-spaced pages (maximum 4
pages) with an introduction, argument, historical context, supporting paragraphs, topic sentences, and a
conclusion—1) introduce the primary document; 2) identify the historical context and themes of the
document; 3) make an argument that explains the significance of the document in your own words; 4)
elucidate each theme with paragraphs and topic sentences; and 5) end it with a conclusion that brings
all your main points together and reemphasizes your main argument in different words; 5) Reread your
essay at least twice on different days to see if you need to revise your prose.
All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and uploaded on D2L Turnitin as a MS Word
document—no handwritten answers permitted. The analysis must be in your own words (not another
author’s) and you must work alone to complete this paper. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Assignments
suspected of plagiarizing from ChatGPT and the like will be given a 0 and you will be reported to the
UNG Office of Student Integrity. Late submissions will be penalized for each day late unless there is a
valid medical or legal excuse.
General Rubric:
Spelling/Grammar – 1%
Strong, coherent, and guiding introduction with context, argument, and themes – 5%
Coherent structure and detailed analysis of primary source with elucidation of its significance -9%
-maintains structure of essay with required elements and page count as noted in directions
-elaborates on selected themes with details from the primary source to support argument
-uses examples from source, text, or lecture to clarify historical context and support argument
-clearly explains the historical importance (continuities or break from the past) of what is
highlighted
Tip #1: Elaborate on the significance of the document in its historical context (what, who, where, when)
and then answer the how and why regarding its importance. You are encouraged to situate the
document’s significance within the assigned readings and lectures (answer the question: what changed
from the past and what continued) and connect how this document expands our knowledge and
understanding about world history and patterns of empire.
Tip #2: Do not quote from the primary source—paraphrase! You can highlight a word or small phrase,
but do not quote, in general. Quoting takes up valuable space that yoDirections: Evaluate the significance of Source 23.2 “Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Travels in the
United States in 1847 in Patterns of World History. In a minimum of 3 double-spaced pages (maximum 4
pages) with an introduction, argument, historical context, supporting paragraphs, topic sentences, and a
conclusion—1) introduce the primary document; 2) identify the historical context and themes of the
document; 3) make an argument that explains the significance of the document in your own words; 4)
elucidate each theme with paragraphs and topic sentences; and 5) end it with a conclusion that brings
all your main points together and reemphasizes your main argument in different words; 5) Reread your
essay at least twice on different days to see if you need to revise your prose.
All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and uploaded on D2L Turnitin as a MS Word
document—no handwritten answers permitted. The analysis must be in your own words (not another
author’s) and you must work alone to complete this paper. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Assignments
suspected of plagiarizing from ChatGPT and the like will be given a 0 and you will be reported to the
UNG Office of Student Integrity. Late submissions will be penalized for each day late unless there is a
valid medical or legal excuse.
General Rubric:
Spelling/Grammar – 1%
Strong, coherent, and guiding introduction with context, argument, and themes – 5%
Coherent structure and detailed analysis of primary source with elucidation of its significance -9%
-maintains structure of essay with required elements and page count as noted in directions
-elaborates on selected themes with details from the primary source to support argument
-uses examples from source, text, or lecture to clarify historical context and support argument
-clearly explains the historical importance (continuities or break from the past) of what is
highlighted
Tip #1: Elaborate on the significance of the document in its historical context (what, who, where, when)
and then answer the how and why regarding its importance. You are encouraged to situate the
document’s significance within the assigned readings and lectures (answer the question: what changed
from the past and what continued) and connect how this document expands our knowledge and
understanding about world history and patterns of empire.
Tip #2: Do not quote from the primary source—paraphrase! You can highlight a word or small phrase,
but do not quote, in general. Quoting takes up valuable space that yoDirections: Evaluate the significance of Source 23.2 “Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Travels in the
United States in 1847 in Patterns of World History. In a minimum of 3 double-spaced pages (maximum 4
pages) with an introduction, argument, historical context, supporting paragraphs, topic sentences, and a
conclusion—1) introduce the primary document; 2) identify the historical context and themes of the
document; 3) make an argument that explains the significance of the document in your own words; 4)
elucidate each theme with paragraphs and topic sentences; and 5) end it with a conclusion that brings
all your main points together and reemphasizes your main argument in different words; 5) Reread your
essay at least twice on different days to see if you need to revise your prose.
All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and uploaded on D2L Turnitin as a MS Word
document—no handwritten answers permitted. The analysis must be in your own words (not another
author’s) and you must work alone to complete this paper. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Assignments
suspected of plagiarizing from ChatGPT and the like will be given a 0 and you will be reported to the
UNG Office of Student Integrity. Late submissions will be penalized for each day late unless there is a
valid medical or legal excuse.
General Rubric:
Spelling/Grammar – 1%
Strong, coherent, and guiding introduction with context, argument, and themes – 5%
Coherent structure and detailed analysis of primary source with elucidation of its significance -9%
-maintains structure of essay with required elements and page count as noted in directions
-elaborates on selected themes with details from the primary source to support argument
-uses examples from source, text, or lecture to clarify historical context and support argument
-clearly explains the historical importance (continuities or break from the past) of what is
highlighted
Tip #1: Elaborate on the significance of the document in its historical context (what, who, where, when)
and then answer the how and why regarding its importance. You are encouraged to situate the
document’s significance within the assigned readings and lectures (answer the question: what changed
from the past and what continued) and connect how this document expands our knowledge and
understanding about world history and patterns of empire.
Tip #2: Do not quote from the primary source—paraphrase! You can highlight a word or small phrase,
but do not quote, in general. Quoting takes up valuable space that yoDirections: Evaluate the significance of Source 23.2 “Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Travels in the
United States in 1847 in Patterns of World History. In a minimum of 3 double-spaced pages (maximum 4
pages) with an introduction, argument, historical context, supporting paragraphs, topic sentences, and a
conclusion—1) introduce the primary document; 2) identify the historical context and themes of the
document; 3) make an argument that explains the significance of the document in your own words; 4)
elucidate each theme with paragraphs and topic sentences; and 5) end it with a conclusion that brings
all your main points together and reemphasizes your main argument in different words; 5) Reread your
essay at least twice on different days to see if you need to revise your prose.
All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and uploaded on D2L Turnitin as a MS Word
document—no handwritten answers permitted. The analysis must be in your own words (not another
author’s) and you must work alone to complete this paper. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Assignments
suspected of plagiarizing from ChatGPT and the like will be given a 0 and you will be reported to the
UNG Office of Student Integrity. Late submissions will be penalized for each day late unless there is a
valid medical or legal excuse.
General Rubric:
Spelling/Grammar – 1%
Strong, coherent, and guiding introduction with context, argument, and themes – 5%
Coherent structure and detailed analysis of primary source with elucidation of its significance -9%
-maintains structure of essay with required elements and page count as noted in directions
-elaborates on selected themes with details from the primary source to support argument
-uses examples from source, text, or lecture to clarify historical context and support argument
-clearly explains the historical importance (continuities or break from the past) of what is
highlighted
Tip #1: Elaborate on the significance of the document in its historical context (what, who, where, when)
and then answer the how and why regarding its importance. You are encouraged to situate the
document’s significance within the assigned readings and lectures (answer the question: what changed
from the past and what continued) and connect how this document expands our knowledge and
understanding about world history and patterns of empire.
Tip #2: Do not quote from the primary source—paraphrase! You can highlight a word or small phrase,
but do not quote, in general. Quoting takes up valuable space that you need to argue a point.