CHC 2D1 Essay Assignment

The Task:
Select one of the topics/inquiry questions on the second page, develop a thesis in
response to it, and write an argumentative essay defending your thesis. Your essay must
adhere to the following specifications:

5 paragraphs (introduction, 3 body, conclusion)

12 pt. font
Chicago Style Formatting

The Process:
1. Select a topic/inquiry question.
2. Seek an answer to your inquiry question and generate content for your essay by doing
some research:
For this assignment, you must consult at least 3 different resources, including
at least one that you find using the IRHS librarys online databases.
Make sure to document your sources, i.e. record bibliographic information for
any source you get notes from.
3. Develop a thesis. Based on your research, you must answer the inquiry question you
started with. This should take the form of a clear, precise argumentative statement.
4. Develop and organize your content. Make decisions about which information from
your research is most relevant and convincing, how it can be grouped into paragraphs,
and (if necessary) where you could use more information; if you do need more,
further research may be necessary.
5. Complete an outline. See the outline provided.
6. Write a draft.
7. Edit and revise. Have at least one other person (ideally a classmate) read your draft
and make suggestions for improvement. Have your editor use the peer editing sheet
attached to this assignment.
8. Good Copy. Once your good copy is completed, you can start preparations for final
submission:
Upload your essay to turnitin.com (see instructions attached)
Submit a copy to your teacher (hard copy, email, or GoogleDoc)
Submit all planning and rough work

Topics
Topic
1. Internment of enemy aliens

Inquiry Question
Was the internment and treatment of enemy aliens in either World War
justified?

2. Doing your bit

How essential a role did the home front play in securing victory on the
European battlefields during one of the World Wars?

3. Women

How significant was the contribution of [insert influential Canadian woman] to

the advancement of the rights of women in Canada?

3. Conscription Crises

Was conscription necessary in either World War?

4. Mackenzie King

Was Prime Minister Mackenzie King successful as a Canadian politician?

5. Dieppe Raid

Was the sacrifice made by Canadians at Dieppe worth the costs?

6. The Bomb

Was the US justified in dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
in 1945?

7. The Co-operative
Commonwealth Federation

How significant were the contributions to Canadian politics made by the CCF?

8. Residential Schools

What lesson(s) can be learned from the existence of/ experiences in Residential
Schools?

9. A Culture of Fear

How significant an impact did Cold War politics/events have on the way
Canadians lived?

10. Canada and Peacekeeping

(Suez, Cyprus, Somalia,
Afghanistan)
11. Tommy Douglas

Should Canada continue its role as a peacekeeper around the globe today?

12. The October Crisis

Was Pierre Trudeau correct in calling in the army and using the War Measures
Act?

13. The Summit Series

How did the 1972 Summit Series reflect geopolitical realities of the time?

14. Canadian-American
Relations

How did [insert event here] affect Canadian-American relations? Options: Cuban

15. Pierre Trudeau

What was Trudeau's most important legacy to Canadians? Options: Charter of Rights

Is Tommy Douglas, as some insist, the greatest Canadian?

Missile Crisis, N.A.T.O., N.O.R.A.D., Korean War, Vietnam War, Cruise Missile Testing/Protests, 9/11

& Freedoms, Bi and Bi, Constitution, Just Society

16. Your own topic

Generate a relevant inquiry question and get it approved by your teacher.

CHC 2D1 Essay Assignment

Criteria

Level 1
50-59%

Level 2
60-69%

Level 3
70-79%

Does
not meet
expectations

Limited
understanding

Some
understanding

Considerable
understanding

A high degree of
understanding

Excellent
understanding

Does
not meet
expectations

Limitedly effective
analysis,
interpretation, and
evaluation

Somewhat effective
analysis,
interpretation, and
evaluation

Considerably
effective analysis,
interpretation, and
evaluation

Highly effective
analysis,
interpretation, and
evaluation

Excellent analysis,
interpretation, and
evaluation

Limitedly effective
support for ideas

Somewhat effective
support for ideas

Considerably
effective support
for ideas

Highly effective
support for ideas

Excellent support
for ideas

Limitedly effective
application of
inquiry process

Somewhat effective
application of
inquiry process

Considerably
effective
application of
inquiry process

Highly effective
application of
inquiry process

Excellent
application of
inquiry process

Limitedly effective
essay structure

Somewhat effective
essay structure

Considerably
effective essay
structure

Highly effective
essay structure

Excellent essay
structure

Limited clarity and

precision

Some clarity and

precision

Considerable clarity
and precision

High degree of
clarity and
precision

Excellent clarity
and precision

Limitedly
appropriate tone
and voice

Somewhat
appropriate tone
and voice

Considerably
appropriate tone
and voice

Highly appropriate
tone and voice

Excellent, expert
tone and voice

0-49%

Level 4
80-89%

Level 4+
90-100%

Knowledge
Demonstrates
understanding of
selected topic
/10
Thinking
Thoughtfully
analyzes, interprets,
and evaluates
information
Effectively supports
ideas with specific
details and valid
reasoning
/10
Application
Effectively applies
Historical inquiry
process (research
notes, planners)

Does
not meet
expectations

Effectively applies
essay structure
/10
Communication

Communicates in
writing with clarity
and precision;
effectively applies
conventions of
grammar, spelling
and punctuation
Communicates in an
appropriate
tone/voice; uses
language suited to
the topic/ discipline
/10

Does
not meet
expectations

Research Note Organizer

Bibliographical Information

Headings/Sub-Topics

Point-Form Notes

Consolidation (most essential idea(s), contribution to answering the inquiry question)

Research Note Organizer

Bibliographical Information

Headings/Sub-Topics

Point-Form Notes

Consolidation (most essential idea(s), contribution to answering the inquiry question)

Research Note Organizer

Bibliographical Information

Headings/Sub-Topics

Point-Form Notes

Consolidation (most essential idea(s), contribution to answering the inquiry question)

Developing and Organizing Content

Thesis:

Roughly diagram the structure of your essay. This can take the form of a list of paragraph
topics, a flowchart, a mind map/bubble chart, etc.

ESSAY OUTLINE
INTRODUCTORY PARAPRAPH
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Supporting Arguments (foreshadow your body paragraph topics) __________________________________
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FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH

Topic sentence (state your 1st supporting argument; should be at least implicitly linked to thesis)

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Point/Proof 1 (one reason/piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; should be highly specific; quote or paraphrase
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Explanation 1 (analyze point/proof 1; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Point/Proof 2 (a piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; highly specific; quote or paraphrase a reputable source)

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Explanation 2 (analyze point/proof 2; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Point/Proof 3 (one reason/piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; should be highly specific; quote or paraphrase
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Explanation 3 (analyze point/proof 3; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Concluding sentence (reiterate your 1st main argument; explicitly link to thesis)

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SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH

Topic sentence (state your 2nd supporting argument; should be at least implicitly linked to thesis)

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Point/Proof 1 (one reason/piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; should be highly specific; quote or paraphrase
a reputable source)

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Explanation 1 (analyze point/proof 1; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Point/Proof 2 (a piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; highly specific; quote or paraphrase a reputable source)

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Explanation 2 (analyze point/proof 2; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Point/Proof 3 (one reason/piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; should be highly specific; quote or paraphrase
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Explanation 3 (analyze point/proof 3; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Concluding sentence (reiterate your 2nd main argument; explicitly link to thesis)

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Topic sentence (state your 3rd supporting argument; should be at least implicitly linked to thesis)

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Point/Proof 1 (one reason/piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; should be highly specific; quote or paraphrase
a reputable source)

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Explanation 1 (analyze point/proof 1; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Point/Proof 2 (a piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; highly specific; quote or paraphrase a reputable source)

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Explanation 2 (analyze point/proof 2; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Point/Proof 3 (one reason/piece of evidence in support of your topic sentence; should be highly specific; quote or paraphrase
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Explanation 3 (analyze point/proof 3; explain how it supports your argument and, by extension, your thesis)

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Reiteration of thesis ________________________________________________________________________

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CHC 2D1 Essay Assignment

Peer Editing
Criteria
Knowledge
Demonstrates
understanding of
selected topic

Thinking
Thoughtfully
analyzes, interprets,
and evaluates
information
Effectively supports
ideas with specific
details and valid
reasoning

Application
Effectively applies
essay structure

Communication

Communicates in
writing with clarity
and precision;
effectively applies
conventions of
grammar, spelling
and punctuation
Communicates in an
appropriate
tone/voice; uses
language suited to
the topic/ discipline

Comments

Estimated Mark