Students compose an analytical essay examining one of the assigned discussion questions in greater depth (100 points). They should include: a title

Students compose an analytical essay examining one of the assigned discussion questions in greater depth (100 points).

They should include:

a title that gives readers insight into the essays main point (2 points)

a clear and specific thesis/main argument that appears in the introduction (10 points)

an introduction, which briefly outlines the main issues under consideration and explains what the essay intends to accomplish (10 points)

evidence in support of the thesis using primary sources (20 points)

evidence in support of the thesis from Digital History (10 points)

a conclusion that sums up the main argument and discusses its broader implications (10 points)

at least 750 words in length (10 points)

topic sentences to advance parts of the argument (4 points)

transitions to link these sub-arguments in a logical order (4 points)

correct grammar and spelling (10 points)

citations of sources using endnotes (10 points)

Discussion Question 3
American Indian Movement (AIM), “Trail of Broken Treaties Twenty Point Position Paper” (1972), http://www.aimovement.org/archives/index.html

A statement of goals by a group fighting for Native American rights

What wrongs are attempted to be rectified by the “Trail of Broken Treaties Twenty Point Position Paper”?

Please see attached Digital History Reading and copy of Twenty Point Position Paper.