Readings: Floyd Hayes II – African American Studies (attached), Hand book of Black Studies p1-29 (Attached), Hand book of Black Studies 51-66

Attached is original paper which ended up in a Zero. I am given a second chance to fix it. Assignment 5 page essay: Referring exclusively to the essays by Floyd Hayes III, Ama Mazama, Norman Harris, and Delores Aldridge, state with textual evidence FOUR significant reasons for the study of Africana and African American Studies in the American Academy.

These readings are a collection of articles put togetherby Floyd Hayes III, and readings from Handbook of Black Studies. Inaddition, there is a power point presentation / lecture on the genesis andorientation of Africana Studies you may consult in the writing of your essay.However, the main emphasis in the essay should reflect the listed readings inthe assignment sheet.

Terminology: Theterm Africana needs clarification. It refers to the wide andencompassing range of population groups defining black Africans or Africansliving in Africa, and their descendants in the Caribbean, North America, SouthAmerica, and Europe. African American refers exclusively to descendantsof Africa born and living in the United States. Therefore the termAfricana is used to refer to not only African Americans in the United States,but the global habitation of all blacks and their descendants whether living inAfrica, the U.S. Canada, Caribbean, South America, etc.

4) What is the objectiveof the UNIT 1 essay? State and argue four reasons for the study ofAfricana studies in the American Academy. Essay Structure: a)Introduction that gives a good overview of the nature of Africana Studies.Have a good thesis statement (underlined) that defines your stance onthe the subject/topic. Restating the assignment is not a thesisstatement. (See the Writing Resources Folder on Thesis statements)

b) Body/Organization:You are writing a very short five page essay with clear objectives. So beginwith your first reason that justifies Africana studies in the academy. Defineand explain this reason. Why did you decide on this reason? Then go on andsupport your reasoning with analysis of the textual evidence (direct quotesfrom the readings) to further emphasize the value and significance of yourreason #1. Then build a transition to reason #2, then #3, and #4. Remember thatin support of your reasons, you must use evidence to justify their value. Thatevidence must come from the specific readings set up for UNIT 1. Be sure to useMLA style of citation in setting up the quotes (evidence) from the readings.

c) Essay coherence:Clarity is an important part of essay. Avoid "bunching" thedevelopment of the four reasons in essay. It is key to set up essay so itis easy to follow the movement of your thinking. One simple way is to begin thedevelopment of your reasons with very clear phrasing that makes the reader seethe distinct or different reasons in essay. For example, you may use phrasingsuch as "Firstly", "Secondly", Thirdly", and"Lastly", or "Finally". These adverbs clearly give yourreader a good sense of the different reasons in essay without having to guesswhere the first reason, or where the second reason is and so on.

d) Conclusion:Let your conclusion go beyond a mere and simple summary of the essay's mainpoints. Instead, argue the value and importance of the ideas you have engagedin reading about Africana Studies in the American academy