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M7A1: Project 2: Book Critique
This project will address the following outcomes:
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Module Outcome: Evaluate the perspective of a historian in a
secondary source book on the Civil War and use evidence from the
book in a coherent and organized written paper (CO#4, CO#5)
Course Outcome: Objectively evaluate a variety of historical sources
(primary & secondary) for their credibility, position, and perspective
(History Program Outcome 1)
Course Outcome: Write with grammatical competence, clarity, and
coherence. (Gen. Ed. Outcome 1.2)
This Project is due at the end of Module 7. Begin reading and
assembling your thoughts early to be able to complete it in time.
Each student will complete a Book Critique of the book listed below.
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Glatthaar, J. T. (1989). Forged in Battle: The Civil War Alliance of
Black Soldiers and White Officers. Free Press. ISBN: 9780029118153
This paper is NOT a book report. As such it should not be a mere
summary of the book. Instead, this is to be your findings concerning
the book and your interpretations and critique of the author’s
arguments.
You should make sure to address the following:
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First, provide a basic overview of the subject matter of the book as
well as the overall arguments the author is attempting to make.
Provide an analysis and critique of the author’s approach to the
subject — how did the author get their point across? Explain the
strengths and weaknesses in the book. Did this work answer questions
you had about the subject? If so, how, and if not, what were you
expecting from the work?
Compare and contrast the book with other material on a similar topic,
including the McPherson and Hogue textbook. How does the book
author’s approach differ from McPherson and Hogue and any other
related material you have read?
Finally, what did you find interesting or compelling about the book?
These should be specifics about the content and arguments of the
author, rather than generalizations.
The paper (not including the cover page) should be a minimum of 6
pages (approximately 1,500 words) in double spaced, and in 12 point
Arial font. Sources should be cited in either APA or
Chicago/Turabian format.
Your paper should include:
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An introduction paragraph with a clear thesis statement outlining your
overall argument
Body paragraphs with specific evidence from the book as well as any
necessary outside research to support your points
In-text citations and references in APA or Chicago/Turabian style
A conclusion paragraph that synthesizes the information you present
and summarizes your main points
The paper should reflect your own original thought
The writing should reflect an understanding of key concepts, and a
high level of synthesis and critical thinking
The writing should be coherent, and each point should be welldeveloped, there should be no errors in grammar and syntax
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