Would you have advised President Truman to drop or not to drop the atomic bomb on Japan?

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome PAPER FORMAT
Formatted correctly

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTIMEFRAME
*Gives date early in paper and is accurate

What was happening right before the time you are discussing in your paper? What is the prologue?
*Explains three elements that give paper context.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTHESIS
*Clear and early in paper

List the THREE REASONS that support the thesis (this must be stated early in your paper and be the same reasons that are explained)

*Three strong reasons that connect to the thesis

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFIRST REASON to support your thesis
* Explains the reason and gives an accurate example/fact that strongly supports the argument

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIN-TEXT CITATION 1 of 2 shows where the fact for first reason was found
*Citation strongly supports the first reason and is from a reliable source

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIN-TEXT CITATION 2 of 2 correctly cites source
*Citation is formatted correctly and can be located from the information on the Works Cited Page

*This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSECOND REASON to support your thesis

*This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIN-TEXT CITATION 2 of 2 correctly cites source

*This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTHIRD REASON to support your thesis

Explains the reason and gives an example/fact that supports the argument

*This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIN-TEXT CITATION
Citation strongly supports the third reason and is from a reliable source

*This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIN-TEXT CITATION 2 of 2 correctly cites source

*Citation is formatted correctly and can be located from the information on the Works Cited Page

*Citation is somewhat formatted correctly and can be located from the information on the Works Cited Page

*This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOUNTER ARGUMENT
consider a possible argument against your thesis or some aspect of your reasoning

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