Choose one of the primary source documents from the topic list below. Using the primary source reading, answer the following questions.
Topic List: Choose one of the following documents to complete this assignment
– Richard N. Goodwin, Memorandum For the President, November 1, 1961
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYVPx3x3oCg
– John Kerry, Statement of Vietnam Veterans Against the War, April 23, 1971
– National Organization of Women, Statement of Purpose, 1966
– Cesar Chavez, Talks in New York, June, 1968
– SNCC Vine City Project, Black Power, 1966
1. Context (20 points):
1. Name of the document you chose to analyze
2. Who is the creator of the document?
3. Briefly describe the creator of the document. (To answer this question, you may need to use information obtained from the introduction to the source, or other course materials such as the textbook or Intellipath.
4. When and where was the document created? (Again, you may need to use information obtained from the introduction to the source, or other course materials such as the Lib Guide, Intellipath, or your instructor.)
2. Summary (20 points):
1. Write a brief summary of the source. (What is the topic or issue of the source? What are the creators main points about that topic? What is one interesting thing said in this source?)
3. Connections (15 points):
1. How does this source help you to better understand a topic you learned about in the Unit learning materials? (Here you want to think about how this source fits into the other material for the unit such as the Lib Guide and Intellipath.)
2. Does this source support what you already know about the topic? If so, how? Or does this source change the way you think about this topic? If so, how?
3. SNCC Vine City Project, Black Power, 1966
4. Reading and Learning Materials Use the following resources to help you complete this assignment:
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkXFb1sMa38&feature=youtu.be
An engaging video that summarizes this pivotal decade
Grading Criteria
Possible Points
Context: Student identifies the creator including a brief description. Student identifies when and where the document was created.
20
Summary: Student fully summarizes the document identifying the main topic, the main points, and at least one interesting detail.
20
Connections: Student identifies connection between the primary source and the Unit learning materials. Student includes a discussion of how the source expanded or changed their previous knowledge.
15
Peer Responses: Student responds to at least 2 of their peers.
10
Response Content: Peer responses add new depth or insight to the current conversation and encourages further conversation.
5
Academic Writing: Student uses proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to write clearly and effectively. References, if provided, are in APA format.
5
