Lost Tribe Essay Making Inferences Essay Overview • You will select a “lost tribe” to write on – tribes/communities who lived without contact with globalized civilization. • You will research what data exists on this “lost tribe”. • From this data (which may be quite limited), you will make inferences (conclusions based on evidence/fact) about the culture of this “lost tribe”. • You will utilize both your critical thinking and creative skills to recreate who this “lost tribe” was (their culture) and what happened to them (or if they still exist, what you think will lead to their extinction). Thesis Statement • You must have a clearly stated, one sentence, argumentative thesis statement that states: o Your “lost tribe” o Your main inferences (remember to have a focused scope) about: ▪ The tribe’s culture ▪ What caused their extinction / loss of this tribe (your inference, not a fact) o Why your readers should care about your inferences (your conclusions about this “lost tribe”) • Examples: o As the ensuing visits between the two groups made clear, in order to exist in the unmitigated harshness of the forest, the small Lykov tribe had to be increasingly adaptable and resilient to adversity, while attempting to balance adherence to a religious philosophy that would be a contributing factor in their demise. o If we care about human rights and diversity, we should prevent the possible tragic demise of Surma tribe in the face of drought because their culture is well known for weird body modifications, unique rituals, and a lifestyle similar to that of early humans o The lost people of Teotihuacán likely created one of the most desired cities in ancient America featuring culture, art, diversity, and remarkable architecture; nevertheless, it is likely that the level of internal strife caused by and social disparity resulted in the people’s downfall. o The Jarawa tribe of Andaman Islands have survived with a small population into the modern day due to their determination to avoid outsiders combined with their warrior mentality to survive; however, recent tourism and pouching of their land is posing a threat to their culture through disease, sexual abuse, and violence by intruders. o The aboriginal Australian Pintupi are becoming disconnected from their nomadic culture and traditions as a result of contact with Western civilization, which has brought modernization, making aspects of their culture (such as Dreaming) less relevant, which will lead to their extinction. Essay Requirements ✓ Each body paragraph must start with a topic sentence that tells readers what that paragraph will develop/cover (should pertain to your thesis statement). ✓ Each body paragraph should start and end with your thoughts – never research. ✓ A body paragraph should range between five and eight sentences – it should never be a page in length. ✓ Not only will you include research in your paper, but you must explain, analyze, and comment on each quote, summary, or paraphrase you incorporate into your essay – your critical thinking! o AXES: ▪ Assertions – statements which present points of view. ▪ eXamples – specific passages, scenes, events, or items which inspire these points of view. ▪ Explanations – statements which reveal how the examples support and/or complicate the assertions. ▪ Significance – statements which reveal the importance of the analysis to our personal and/or cultural concerns. ✓ You will never include research without analyzing it. ✓ You will always need to show readers how or why your analysis is significant. ✓ Your conclusion should not merely function as a summary of your entire essay. ✓ You are required to use proper Research essay writing service – MLA citation format for both in-text citations and a works cited page. ✓ You will not receive credit if you do not follow Research essay writing service – MLA citation guidelines. ✓ If you plagiarize ANY part of the essay, you will not receive credit. ✓ Must include a minimum of 2 acceptable outside sources (NEVER Wikipedia) o Academic databases for example ✓ Your final essay must be THREE pages (minimum). ✓ If you do not meet the length requirement, you will not receive credit. ✓ You will upload all drafts and the final paper to turnitin.com. ✓ Your essay will need to score in the GREEN category to receive credit. ✓ Formatting: Times New Roman, 12pt. font, double spaced. o No extra spacing allowed – at the beginning of the essay or between paragraphs o No headers or footers Deadlines * Tentative Thesis Statement: Monday, March 12th * Essay Draft: Monday, March 19th * Final Essay: Monday, March 26th 2
Black American Catholics on the Path to Sainthood
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