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Imperialism Essay
Notebook
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TASK
Essential Question: Did imperialism have a positive or negative
impact on African countries?
The unit on Imperialism has focused on the viewpoints and motives shared by
European Powers in their quest to dominate the continent of Africa. The
historical results of this time period can still be seen today.
Task: Write an argumentative paper on the impact of Imperialism on a
specific African country.
African Countries
Central African Republic
Sudan / South Sudan
Kenya
Algeria
Zimbabwe
Democratic Republic of Congo
South Africa
Sierra Leone
Senegal
Rwanda
Be sure to include specific details and examples in your essay. You
must also show a basic understanding of your country prior to
imperialism so you can make a meaningful argument as to whether
or not imperialism was positive or negative. (What was the country
like prior to European imperialism?)
Note: You may use online sources (that are credible. I would suggest
articles from the media center’s databases) class notes, text
readings, class handouts, and film notes to enhance the writing of
your essay. You should reference a minimum of 3 credible sources
Quick-Write Initial Response: (This can be a general feeling regarding the question)
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Claim:
RESEARCH NOTES
Summarize the most essential information in the source.
***IMPORTANT: There needs to be some mention of a
counter argument in your paper for it to pass the work
sample. (Meaning…an argument from the other point of
view)
Source: (CITATION)
Benefit or
Consequence?
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Source: (CITATION)
Benefit or
Consequence?
Source: (CITATION)
Benefit or
Consequence?
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Organizing Notes
Essay Outline
THESIS: (THIS PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR YOUR ARGUMENT)
PARAGRAPH #1:
Evidence/Analysis:
PARAGRAPH #2:
Source: (CITATION)
Benefit or
Consequence?
?
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Evidence/Analysis:
PARAGRAPH #3:
Evidence/Analysis:
Conclusion Thoughts:
Requirements:
This paper will be graded as a writing work sample. Be sure to follow paper guidelines for
writing the paper.
Due Dates: (For the Notebook and the Paper. BOTH NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO
ME)
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NO EXCEPTIONS: THE PAPER WILL BE DUE THE DAY OF FINAL EXAM (OR
PRIOR TO THE EXAM)
Paper Requirements:
1) Papers will be in
a) 12 pt. font
b) Times Roman (font)
c) 1 in. margins
d) All papers MUST BE TYPED
E) MUST INCLUDE A WORKS CITED PAGE
How to Write a Bibliography (MLA Style)
When creating your bibliography, remember to:
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Begin the Works Cited on a new page, but number consecutively (i.e.,
if the last page of your essay is page 3, the Works Cited is page 4)
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Alphabetize each entry by first letter
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Underline all titles of books, magazines, films, etc.
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Put quotation marks around the titles of poems, short stories, and
articles
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Indent the 2nd line, the 3rd line, and all subsequent lines of each
citation
Examples: Citations must be listed in alphabetical order
Correct citation
Type of citation
Achenbach, Joel. "America's river." Washington Post.
5 May 2002. 20 July 2003
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wpdyn/articles/A13425
Newspaper Article
(Newspaper Website)
Elliott, Michael. "The Biggest Fish of Them All." Time. 8 March
2003. 11 March 2003. <http://www.time.com/time>.
Online Magazine
(Magazine web site)
Encyclopedia Mythica. 2004. 13 May 2004
<http://www.pantheon.org/>.
Professional
Website
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Gorman, Elizabeth. Prairie Women. New Haven: Yale University
Press, 1986.
Book (One Author)
Possible Topics To Focus On:
The fight for resources (diamonds, minerals)
Ethnic Fighting
Religious Divisions
Corruption (Draining of Monetary Resources for personal gain)
Inequality of the population
Debt of African nations to W. Nations
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