Workbook and Study Guide to Accompany United States, Africa and the World

To the Student 

Course Descriptions 

Educational Outcomes 

A Word about the Internet  

Research on the Internet 

Getting Help with Technology 

Internet Etiquette 

WebCT

Turnitin

Respondus

University Policies 

Disability Services

Attendance

Instructor Policies 

Coursework and Lectures 

Grading and Credit

Submission of Coursework 

Study Skills 

Study Environment

Reading Skills

Practice Tests

Note Taking Pointers 

Additional Tips for Success in the Classroom

Test Taking Strategies 

Homework and Written Assignments

Format for Written Study Questions and Regular Homework 

Submitting Study Questions on WebCT   

Format for Essays and Research Papers

Notes on the Sample Paper 

Scoring Guide (Rubric)

Grading Rubric for a Response Paper             

Grading Rubric for an Essay   

What is Plagiarism?

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism at CAU 

What is a Primary Source?     

What is a Secondary Source? 

Finding Primary Sources

How to Write in a History Class

Kinds of Historical Writing

Steps in Writing a Research Paper

Step 1: Identify a Historical Question worth Addressing  

Step 2: Find Historical Sources that Address this Question 

Step 3: Writing Your Essay

Writing a Critical Book Review    

Taking an Essay Exam

How Instructors Grade Essay Exams           

Evaluating Electronic Sources 

Diagnostic Writing Assignments 

Instructions

Study Aids and Graphic Organizers

HIS201 Reading Assignments

HIS201 Skills Lessons & Activities

HIS201 Writing Assignments 

HIS202 Reading Assignments

HIS202 Skills Lessons & Activities

HIS202 Writing Assignments 

Journal Activities