WEB DuBois
Type of service: Academic Writing
Work type: Research paper
Format: APA
Pages: 2 pages ( 550 words, Double spaced
Academic level: Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)
Discipline: History
Title: Two assigned chapters from W.E.B. DuBois
Number of sources: 1
Paper instructions:
For this memo, revisit the two assigned chapters from W.E.B. DuBois’ The Souls of Black Folks “The Forethought” and “Of Our Spiritual Strivings.”
Write a standard 4 or 5-paragraph essay and answer this prompt:
What does DuBois tell us about race in America at the dawn of the 20th century (early 1900s) that is still relevant today?
Introduction: work on getting the reader’s attention and conclude this paragraph with a thesis statement. Remember, there are typically three parts to a thesis statement: 1) subject, 2) focus, and 3) specific language. The specific language are the major details or supporting arguments that will comprise the body paragraphs.
The subject could either be DuBois or race in this case.
The focus is your interpretation of the message about race.
The specific language are the two or three supporting details–GO TO THE TEXT!!! You should have modest quoted passages for support.
Body: These two or three details will support the argument you make. Make sure DuBois is the focus and then bring in some contemporary examples to show the relevance of his writing today.
Conclusion: Tie together your paper–restate your thesis statement and conclude.
