Prompt: Use Worsters framework to explain how Native Americans in the northeastern woodlands managed agricultural lands sustainably over many generations. Be specific in identifying at least one element that fits into each of Worsters three categories (e.g., specific ideas or beliefs at the cultural level; environmental conditions or processes at the natural level; and social relations or practices at the social level), and explain how each element interacted with the others dialectically to allow for reproduction of agroecosystems.
NOTE: attached files are (1) guidelines for instructions and (2) reading material for the prompt (3) prompt
A. RRs should be written in the form of a response to an essay prompt, including:
A thesis statement (1 sentence) in the first (typically brief) intro paragraph responding
clearly to the question asked (e.g., In this essay I argue that…)
A summary of the key points of your argument supporting your thesis (1-2 sentences
directly following your thesis statement, and typically at the end of the first paragraph
[e.g., To support my argument, I consider points A, B and C.])
A well-reasoned argument (typically 2-3 paragraphs after the thesis statement paragraph)
Topic sentences describing paragraph contents and reflecting key point in your argument
Sentences containing relevant information and analysis supporting your thesis
A conclusion sentence at the end of the final paragraph that expands on your thesis.
B. Respond to the question based primarily on readings and lectures. There is no need to draw from outside material, though you may do so.
Write succinctly and clearly, editing out all unnecessary verbiage.
Use proper grammar and pay attention to writing style.
Demonstrate a close reading of the material, and refer to specific points of an authors
arguments and examples to support your thesis.
Paraphrase rather than using quotes, unless you want to highlight something specifically
related to how an author says what you choose to quote.
C. Your personal opinions and feelings about the material are important, and you are strongly encouraged, but not required, to express these in the assignment. For instance, you may:
Relate issues and themes to contemporary social, environmental or political topics
Explore your feelings about the issues raised in terms of personal experiences
Comment on the ethical implications of the issues addressed by the question
Form: 1-2 pages total writing (no third pages, please).
1.5 spacing / 1 margins / 12-point font.
Use parenthetic references for all citations of quotes and ideas drawn from readings, with
page numbers in MLA format [e.g., (Chang 23)]. Do not include a list of works cited, unless you cite material that is not on the course syllabus.
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