writting for western history

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Interpreting the Past: Women in the Enlightenment

• Due Sunday by 11:59pm
• Points 25
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• Attempts 0
• Allowed Attempts 1

One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, and scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of women during the Enlightenment.

You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: How did the Enlightenment allow women to add their voices to the Enlightenment philosophers? In what ways were women's voices amplified or oppressed? After reading the three primary sources, explain the evolution you see (or don't see) in the development of the notion of women's rights. How did the concept evolve from Olympe de Gouges to Elizabeth Cady Stanton?

This assignment should be at least 300 words and contain your reactions or questions about some specific issue within the historical narrative which you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed.WestCivII ITP Rubric

WestCivII ITP Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHistorical InterpretationPost is able to show a historical interpretation (point of view) about the historical material.	15 pts Full Marks Post is able to show a historical interpretation (point of view) about the historical material. 10.2 pts Proficient Try to add more of your own original thoughts about the historical content. Do not rely on a summary to fill the length requirement. 6 pts Needs Improvement Post does not meet the requirements for historical interpretation. Please review the requirements in the syllabus, prompt, or email me for clarification. 0 pts No Marks	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength and DetailThe post has sufficient historical detail and is detailed enough to meet the length requirement.	2.5 pts Full Marks The post has sufficient historical detail and is detailed enough to meet the length requirement. 1.5 pts Approaching Proficient Post is almost detailed enough 0.5 pts Needs Improvement Post lacks historical details. 0 pts No Marks Post lacks details and does not meet the minium requirements	2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProof ReadingThe post is easy to read and has no major grammatical errors.	2.5 pts Full Marks The post is easy to read and has no major grammatical errors. 1.5 pts Needs Improvement Post has some grammatical errors 0.5 pts Improvement Needed Post has major grammatical issues. 0 pts No Marks Post has many grammatical errors that make it difficult to read	2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitationsPost contains correctly cited information from outside sources and there is no plagiarism evident in the work	5 pts Full Marks Post contains correctly cited information from outside sources and there is no plagiarism evident in the work 2 pts Approaching Proficient Post contains outside information but lacks citations in a correct format. 0 pts No Marks Outside information is not cited	5 pts
Total Points: 25

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