Assignment: Choose two disparate individuals, each of whom played a significant role in the
Salem witch trials. Their roles should differ, e.g. one an accuser and the other an authorityfigure, or one of the accused. In a well-organized 2-3 page paper, prepare a profile anddiscussion of each that includes the following:1) a brief introduction to the individual and relevant biographical background on him\/her2) a detailed discussion of the Puritan values and norms relevant to that person\u2019s position inthe society *3) a discussion of how the person conformed to those norms and\/or diverged from them *4) a brief assessment of how you believe this may have affected his or her role in the witchtrials* Should make up the core of the paper.The term \u201cSalem witch trials\u201d is used broadly here, and includes all incidents associated withthe witch accusations and subsequent developments.In making your selection, you can choose from among accusers, accused, judges, ministers,significant family members, and any others who played a notable role.For a successful paper, you will need to do the following:1. Do some additional biographical and background research on each of your individuals.The more detailed your information on the person, the more you\u2019ll have to work withwhen assessing them against Puritan standards.2. Provide a thoughtful and well-documented discussion of the Puritan standards againstwhich each would have been measured.Remember that a person\u2019s role in that society could be defined by a number of factors,including his or her gender, age, marital status, and economic standing. Also keep inmind the importance of scripture and scriptural passages in establishing standards.These two steps lay the foundation for the analytical portion of the paper.Sources: While you should draw on the various readings assigned for class, you can also useother scholarly works. Digitized articles and primary sources are perfectly legitimate here.Popular online sources such as Wikipedia are not considered scholarly sources. However youcan use vetted web sites (for example, with the .edu extension) and works by establishedhistorians.Note: Avoid using Marion Starkey as a source for Tituba, Betty Parris or Abigail Williams.She is likewise not reliable regarding the circumstances that led to the girls\u2019 initial symptoms.Citations and documentation: Be sure to document your use of sources through in-textcitations and a reference list. Any paper that fails to include both will be returned without agrade. You may use the APA, MLA or Chicago style, whichever you prefer.If you\u2019re unsure about how to cite and when, see the links provided on Blackboard underResources. The Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) site is especially helpful.Grading: The paper will be graded according to the following criteria:1. Substance (35%): active analysis (as opposed to simple description); thoughtfulobservations and conclusions; factual accuracy2. Thought and effort (35%): the above, along with a well-written and well-organizedpresentation, proofread and revised3. Clarity (15%): effective communication and a clear, well-structured argument4. Writing (15%): sound grammar, sentence construction, spelling and word choice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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