Include a heading : Name , Class, Date
Essay must be done in word . Your essay must be attached to your email . The file attachment
must have your full name so I can identify you. Do not attempt to email and forget the
attachment to receive more time. A well written essay has an introduction , topic sentences and
conclusion- Basic College Writing Requirements . Deductions will be taken out for mistakes
that should be caught with proofreading . This is a formal essay refrain from use of informal
language / slang- Do not write in a conversational style. Be sure your sentences are clear and
coherent. Proofread for grammar, spelling and content. Read your paper out loud to hear
common mistakes. Review a style guide or Purdue Owl Writing lab to assist on the most
common college writing mistakes. https://owl.purdue.edu- General Writing tab and entire
site is a great resource . Your essay must be: typed, 12-point font, double-spaced. The
essay must be a minimum of two pages Max 4 pages.
Essay Format / Content
Write a well-organized essay in response to the following question. You should support your
points appropriately with references to the assigned readings. All quotes should be referenced
properly. When you quote the text indicate (Author , title , Pg#) . All quotes must be
introduced, do not drop a quote in the essay without stating who it is from .
For example: As Biondi states, You must refer to at least three different class readings
in your essay. YOU CANNOT USE ANY OUTSIDE SOURCES OUTSIDE THE CLASS
READINGS FOR THIS ESSAY !!! If you PLAGARIZE You will receive an automatic F,
and face other penalties . This essay does not require outside research. I am interested in your
own analysis and understanding of the readings and class discussions. Be careful with providing
too much summary and not enough analysis. Remember, plagiarism (using authors words as
your own without referencing them) will not be tolerated!
Essay Prompt
In this course we have focused the first part of our class around the emergence and creation
of Black Studies as a field of study, the context of which it emerges and the role of scholars
within the field. Write a well -constructed essay on the following . What is black studies?
Identify the historical context of its emergence as a field. Define and explain the two
arguments posed by Manning Marable that calls for Black Studies to be both prescriptive and
corrective. Provide a separate example from the class readings on how Black studies as a field
is both corrective and prescriptive and why (1 example for corrective and 1 for prescriptive) ?
Lastly, identify at least one strength and one weakness within the field of Black Studies and
propose a solution to the weakness that contributes to the viability and maintenance of Black
Studies today. The strength and weakness can also be identified in the course readings.
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