Military History Paper
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THIS PAPER MUST NOT HAVE ANY PLAGIARISM AT ALL, EVERYTHING MUST BE ORIGINAL AND CITED IN APA PROPERLY. “DO NOT RUN IT THROUGH TURNITIN BECAUSE MY INSTRUCTOR WILL DO THAT AND IT WILL SHOW PLAGIARISM IF YOU RUN IT BEFORE HE DOES.
The final paragraph from For the Common Defense Introduction (xiv) says:
“Americans have had a peculiar ambivalence toward war. They have traditionally and sincerely viewed themselves as a peaceful, unmilitaristic people, and yet they have hardly been unwarlike. Statistics alone testify to the pervasive presence of war in the nation’s history, for tens of millions of Americans have served in wartime and more than a million have died in uniform. Understanding both this paradoxical love-hate attitude toward war and the relationship among military institutions, war, and society is essential in comprehending America’s past, its present, and, perhaps, its future.”
CLOs:
- Interpret and analyze the “American way of war”
- Describe and compare American military models
- Analyze changing American military policies and goals
- Examine American military use of technology
- Analyze American relationship with, preparation for, and application of war
Use each of the five Core Learning Outcomes to address the issues highlighted in the final introductory paragraph of For the Common Defense. What evidence from our readings suggests that Americans consider themselves essentially peaceful? What evidence shows Americans as warlike? Explain this paradoxical love-hate attitude toward war and how this relationship is reflected in America’s military history. Finally, why is understanding this important?
This analytical core assessment essay should be:
- Double-spaced, font size of 10-12, Times New Roman.
- Citations in proper Chicago Style for History Majors OR MLA or APA Style for non-History Majors.
- Use margins of one-inch on all four sides
- Contain a proper page header with numbered pages.
- Length: 1,000 to 1,500 words (approximately 4 to 6 pages).
- Include an abstract of 40-60 words.
- Include an introduction paragraph with a clear statement of thesis or purpose, and a conclusion paragraph that reiterates your key points.
Papers will be evaluated for both content (evidence and argument) and style of presentation. Proofread, Proofread, Proofread!
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Grading Rubric: |
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Abstract (10 points): The abstract should be 40-60 words in length. |
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Thesis Statement (10 points): introduction with clear thesis statement |
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Your Analysis (50 points): |
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1. America’s paradoxical love-hate relationship with war |
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2. How this relationship influences American warfare |
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Conclusion (10 points): conclusion paragraph that reiterates key points |
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Writing Mechanics (20 points): |
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Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling, Length, Paper format, Chicago Style OR MLA Style for non-History Majors |
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Communication Skills covered by these “writing mechanics” are part of the class rubric – see the course syllabus. This is also important to the discipline of History so that you can clearly convey your ideas to your reader. Keep in mind, however, that the large majority of the paper’s point value (80%), is based on the content. |
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Total Possible: 100 points |
