African Americans in the civil war

Describe the debate in the North over the involvement of African Americans in the civil war, and assess the significance of their participation in the war.

PAPER INSTRUCTIONS: Please, the paper should contain a minimum of five references and the powerpoint slide should be a summary of the entire paper with some extra sources if need be.

2. Describe the importance of c in the evolution of the federal government

Please, paper should contain a minimum of five references and the powerpoint slide should be a summary of the entire paper with some extra sources if need be.

3. Cosmetic Surgery

5-7 minute presentation

Identify one target audience for the speech & explain why your topic is significant for the target audience. (2-5 sentences)

Introduction (Audience Hook)- Grab your audience’s attention with an interesting statistic, fact, anecdote, compelling question, or story.

Thesis Statement – Research suggests that cosmetic surgery can benefit certain individuals because it can correct birth defects, provide reconstruction after an injury, as well as increase self esteem.

Preview of Main Points: List the first main point from the thesis statement in a full sentence. List the second main point from the thesis statement in a full sentence. List the third main point from the thesis statement in a full sentence.

Body

Main Point #1
Include at least 3 sub-points to support the first point of discussion. Each one should be supported by research and cited in APA format. Also, demarcate where you will show the visual aid in the speech. The visual aid can be used to support either main point 1, 2, or 3.
(show visual aid here, citation)
sub-point 1: elaborate and include a citation.
sub-point 2: elaborate and include a citation.
sub-point 3: elaborate and include a citation.

Main Point #2
Include at least 3 sub-points to support the second point of discussion. Each one should be supported by research and cited in APA format.
sub-point 1: elaborate and include a citation.
sub-point 2: elaborate and include a citation.
sub-point 3: elaborate and include a citation.

Main Point #3
Include at least 3 sub-points to support the second point of discussion. Each one should be supported by research and cited in APA format.

sub-point 1: elaborate and include a citation.
sub-point 2: elaborate and include a citation.
sub-point 3: elaborate and include a citation.

Conclusion: Restatement of Thesis
To tie the speech together, restate the thesis from the introduction.

Summary of Main Points
Summarize the first main point from the thesis statement.
Summarize the second main point from the thesis statement.
Summarize the third main point from the thesis statement

Concluding Comments
End with a call to action, important point, quote, or story to make your topic memorable for the audience.

Visual Aid
Include a meaningful image, graph, or chart here to support one of the main points. Incorporate an APA style citation on the visual aid, and a full reference on the reference list.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
RUBRIC
1. Content reflects attention to detail and is organized and focused on the main ideas (whether prescribed in tasks or chosen by the student). Terminology is pertinent, used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.

2. The description includes the intended audience (e.g., age, gender, occupation, educational level) and why the topic is important to the audience. The descriptions have enough critical detail and specificity to demonstrate the audience’s relevance to the topic.

3. An introduction is provided and includes an opening, a thesis statement, and a preview of the main points. The opening uses an attention-getting strategy (e.g., humor, startling fact, rhetorical question), the thesis statement clearly articulates the specific claim, and the preview is complete and aligns with the main points.

4. Evidence is provided, is relevant, and is compelling for the main points. Evidence relies on published research, statistics, and other credible source types.

5. The conclusion is provided and contains both an accurate summary of the main points and closing comments. The closing comments tie back to the introduction and include an effective closing strategy (e.g., call to action, memorable quotation, challenge).

6. The submission includes 3 or more credible sources. Sources are from published research, peer-reviewed work, experts on the topic, and other credible source types.

7. Acknowledgement of sources within the text is provided for all content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. A reference list is provided and contains a reference for each of the sources used. Each reference contains the required details (i.e., author, date of publication, title, and location of information).

8. A visual element is provided that fits the topic and context and fully supports at least 1 main point.