History 206:

United States in the Twentieth Century II (1945-Present) 

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 General Guidelines for Writing a Critical Abstract 

 Debates Format and Write-up

 Final Exam Identification List

   Assignments, and Grade Distribution:
   Kerouac and Moody Essay (5-7 pages, due 3/2): 20%
   Critical Review of Herr (4-6 pages, due 3/19 and 3/21): 10%
   Family History Essay (7-10 pages, due 4/18): 20%
   Debate and Write-up (team grade , due dates below): 15%
   Class Participation: 10%
   Final Examination: 25%
 
 

   Writing:
   This course is writing-intensive.  All written assignments must be proofread, typed, 
   double-spaced,and in Times New Roman font, size 12. Work that is not stapled or 
   paper-clipped will not be accepted.  This is a pet peeve of mine – don’t test me. 

   All direct quotations, paraphrasing, creditable ideas must be cited in footnotes following the 
   format of The Chicago Manual of Style. To avoid difficult situations and to maintain academic 
   honesty, please familiarize yourself with the “Research and Style Guide” and “The Statement on 
   Plagiarism” located on the Holy Cross Department of History web page 
   (http://sterling.holycross.edu/departments/history/website/index.html). 

   If, for any reason,  you find yourself in trouble in terms of your assignments, please come see me 
   as soon as possible.  It is always best to be proactive in situations of this nature. 

   Finally, all written assignments must be handed in to the professor by the end of the class on the 
   day they are due unless otherwise stated.  Late papers will be marked down one full grade for 
   every day they are late.  No exceptions.