Jul
31
Due dates!
July 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I put the example essay from the midterm on WebCT — that way the whole world can’t get to it — just our class.
The 2nd powerpoint project is due this Thursday at 6pm, just like last week.
Someone showed me that Monday August 6 is the last day of the UTA summer II semester. So we [...]
Jul
30
Powerpoint projects graded
July 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
In case you haven’t already seen it, I have graded your Powerpoint projects. The grades are in WebCT and the Powerpoint file itself should be accessible to you in an email I just sent you. The email has [or should have] a link that you can use to download the file and read my comments. [...]
Jul
23
Powerpoint project examples are loaded to WebCT
July 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Check out our WebCT page if you want an example of a Powerpoint project that I would grade as a B+. You’ll also find the webcast of my explanation of the Powerpoint project, as well as the webcast of the silk road lecture.
Dr.G.
Jul
19
Important Exam Information!! — Updated Friday at 12:30 pm
July 19, 2007 | 1 Comment
Garrigus, Friday, July 20, 2007
History 2301 Mid-Term Exam
3 questions of equal weight
Directions:
Due: Email it to me [Garrigus@uta.edu] as an attachment before 2 pm on Monday, July 23, 2007.
Word Limit: Your answer to each of these questions should be no longer than 2 pages of single-spaced text. Contrary to what I said in [...]
Jul
18
Greek Powerpoint and primary source website
July 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I’ve posted the Greek Powerpoint on webct.uta.edu. Please let me know if you’re having trouble accessing that site! And here’s another interesting website with primary sources: http://www.ucc.ie/celt/
It focuses on Irish history, starting in the medieval period, so it is fair game for your project!
Jul
18
Grading ‘rubric’ for midterm questions 1 and 2
July 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Grading rubric for midterm essay questions 1 and 2; each element is worth 17% of the overall grade
Communication
Analysis
Well-organized structure
Offers insightful thesis
Clear writing
Supports thesis with specific historical evidence
Demonstrates awareness of at least 3 of the “5 Cs”
Balanced among all 4 cases
Overall grade 0.0
0
0
Instructions for reading the graded test: To read my embedded comments in older versions [...]
Jul
17
Uploads of Classical India lecture
July 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
This material is available in Powerpoint and MP3 format, as well as in the flash-movie slide-show. To get it, log into webct.uta.edu!
Jul
17
early version of midterm questions
July 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
3 questions
A. What are the conditions and events that allow for the emergence and the persistence of great empires? Answer this question using specific names, places, and stories from the following examples to prove your point. Your answer should have a thesis statement that answers the question in general terms, and then the body of [...]
Jul
16
Interesting link
July 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Courtesy of a member of our clas — “Found this news story about identifying mummies interesting. Thought you all might find it intersting as well. ” http://www.egyptologyonline.com/identifying_the_mummies.htm
Jul
16
The 5 “C’s” of historical thinking
July 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
In class I promised some ideas to help you understand what I’m looking for in your projects and test essays. The “5 C’s” are a convenient way of summarizing the characteristics or principles of historical thinking. They represent the perspectives that historians bring to the table when we discuss any issue.
For those of you that [...]
