HIS 315L Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Consumer Capitalism, Black Separatism, Espionage Act Of 1917
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Midterm exam #1 study guide, his 315l the united states since 1865. In general, the a essay is one with an introduction that fully sets up the issue in question, provides an explicit thesis statement, and maps out the coming body paragraphs. The body paragraphs of such an essay will line up nicely with the intro, serve to develop the ideas in the intro, and demonstrate an awareness of pertinent examples from readings and lectures. In the typical b essay, there is one of the a essay elements missing, or the elements are there but they are poorly executed or ill-fitting. There might be a compelling thesis, for example, but a lack of examples from readings/lectures, or vice versa. The end result is an above average essay. The c essay is generally missing two or more elements of the a essay and/or is significantly flawed in terms of logic, organization, pertinent examples, etc.
