African American History

Ms. Gold/African American Studies

February 9, 2010/Compact Essay

“How did science contribute to the construction and justification of racism?”

First Draft Due: Tuesday, February 18^th, 2010

Final Draft Due: Monday, February 25, 2010

Directions:

· Answer the following essay question: How did science contribute to the construction and justification of racism?

· Use both the vocabulary word sheet that states Compact Essay at the top

· Use articles, textbook and other materials as evidence to support your ideas

· Write 3-5 pages

· Must include thesis statement within introduction paragraph, 3 solidly evidence-based reasons that support your thesis, and a concluding paragraph that analyzes and synthesizes your data. In other words, draw conclusions of your own (help us synthesize all of the ideas that you have set forth in your paper!).

· Must be type-written in 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and have a cover page stating your name, date, title of your paper and course name (African American Studies)