: History and Trends in Nursing

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Hospital Sketches Paper: a 2 page paper on Louisa May Alcott?s Civil War Hospital Sketches (a primary source) addresses the question:
Louisa May Alcott?s Hospital Sketches is a first-hand account of Civil War nursing.
Compare and contrast Alcott?s experiences with what History of American Nursing says
about the image, training, education, and work performed by American nurses in the
Civil War era (1850 to 1864).
The paper should use specific evidence from Alcott (quotations and examples) and from the textbook. Both papers will be graded using a History Essay Rubric that is available for you to see under course materials.
References
1. Deborah Judd, Kathleen Sitzman, G. Megan Davis, A History of American Nursing: Trends and Eras
2. Louisa May Alcott, Civil War Hospital Sketches. —> https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/alcott/sketches/sketches.html

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Thesis
Excellent 4 (20%) points
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The thesis is clearly stated and precise, with all terms well defined
Strong 3 (15%) points
The thesis is clearly stated and central to the essay, but some terms are not well-defined. Solid 2 (10%) points
There is a general thesis but it is not specific and its terms are undefined
Need Some Work 1 (5%) points
The thesis is vague and undefined or a summary of events takes the place of a thesis. Unacceptable 0 (0%) points
No thesis

Ideas
Excellent 4 (20%) points
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The ideas are original and insightful beyond the material presented in the lecture and discussion
Strong 3 (15%) points
The ideas presented go beyond the obvious and are linked together clearly Solid 2 (10%) points
The ideas are not fully developed
Need Some Work 1 (5%) points
The ideas are arranged illogically and contain factual errors

The ideas are arranged illogically and contain factual errors
Unacceptable 0 (0%) points
The information provided indicates that the writer has not understood lectures, readings, discussions, and/or the assignment
Analysis
Excellent 5 (25%) points
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The analysis is persuasive, showing an excellent command of the assignment and the course materials and integrating the evidence in the primary sources with the information offered in the secondary sources
Strong 4 (20%) points
The analysis demonstrates a good understanding of the assignment and class material, but
there are a few minor inconsistencies Solid 3 (15%) points
The analysis shows a basic understanding of the assignment and course materials, but there are some factual and/or interpretative errors
Need Some Work 2 (10%) points
The analysis shows an inadequate command of course materials and/or does not address
the question in the assignment Unacceptable 0 (0%) points
The information provided indicates that the writer has not understood lectures, readings, discussions, and/or the assignment
Evidence
Excellent 4 (20%) points
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The examples are well-chosen and support the point being made The quotations are logically and grammatically integrated into the text and are properly cited
Strong 3 (15%) points
The examples and quotations are appropriate to the argument and effectively presented Solid 2 (10%) points
Generalizations take the place of specific examples and quotations from the primary sources Author uses quotations excessively, without explaining their significance or integrating them into the large argument
Need Some Work 1 (5%) points
A summary of events or issues replaces a logical progression or points supported by evidence There is insufficient evidence from the primary sources and/or incorrect presentation of quoted material
Unacceptable 0 (0%) points
There are no quotations or examples from the readings Plagiarism
Name:20 pt History Essay Rubric
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