2nd Quarter Essay

Honors US History II Writing Assessment 2nd Quarter Objective: students will strengthen their writing and research skills while reinforcing course content. Assignment: all students will write an analytical essay that focuses on the decision made by the US to use Atomic weapons against Japan in WW II.  Your research should focus on the following (4) points; 1. 2. 3. 4.

Description of use of bombs Arguments for Arguments against Your position based on your research

Requirements: the following are requirements for the paper:     

all papers must use the MLA format 5 – 7 pages long (double-spaced, font 12, Times New Roman with standard margins) must have an introduction, body, and conclusion o please underline your thesis in the introduction. a properly formatted works cited page (not to be included in your page count) all sources on works cited page must be properly cited in paper using in-text citations

Grade: This assignment will be worth 100 points towards your quarter grade.  NOTE: a rubric will be provided in advance to explain how the assessment will be graded. Due Date: The paper is due on Monday January 4, 2010  

Late papers will have 10 points subtracted for each day late If you would like to hand in a rough draft, please hand your rough copy to me by December 18. NO EXCEPTIONS!