This paper is based primarily on:

• Henretta, ed. Chapter 16: Industrial America: Corporations and Conflicts
• 16.1 Andrew Carnegie, Wealth, 1899

Topic Prompt

What argument does Andrew Carnegie make about the uses to which the great fortunes of industrialists should be devoted? Citing examples from the essay, in what ways does Carnegie make his argument as persuasive as possible? Do you agree with his argument? Using evidence from the essay and/or textbook explain why you agree or disagree with his argument.

Guidelines

• Consider the question. Read the entire chapter and the document carefully. Take notes as you read.
• Make sure that you answer fully each question in the essay prompt.
• Your opening paragraph introduce the main idea that you would like the reader to understand after having read your paper. The introduction also should introduce the reader to what you will cover in the essay. Think of the introduction as a road map for the reader.
• Many effective opening paragraphs include a thesis statement.

A thesis statement

• tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion.
• is a road map for the paper; in other words, it tells the reader what to expect from the rest of the paper.
• directly answers the question asked of you. A thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. The subject, or topic, of an essay might be World War II or Moby Dick; a thesis must then offer a way to understand the war or the novel.
• makes a claim that others might dispute.
• is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your argument to the reader. The rest of the paper, the body of the essay, gathers and organizes evidence that will persuade the reader of the logic of your interpretation.

For help on writing a thesis statement, see:

• Indiana University's Writing Guides (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• The Writing Center at University of North Carolina (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Gordon Rule Writing Course Guidelines:

AMH 2042 is a Gordon Rule Writing Course. Students demonstrate “college-level writing skills.” At FIU, college-level writing is defined as that which exhibits the following characteristics:

• It has clear purpose and thesis or controlling idea.
• The thesis is supported with adequate reasons and evidence.
• It shows sustained analysis and critical thought.
• It is organized clearly and logically.
• It shows knowledge of conventions of standard written English.
• It shows awareness of disciplinary conventions in regard to content, style, form, and delivery method.

Please Note: For the purposes of writing papers, the use of Wikipedia, answers.com, and other non-scholarly websites is prohibited. Papers should be based primarily on the reading assignments. You may also refer to scholarly books and articles secured via the online databases JSTOR and Project Muse.

Documenting Your Sources

Please use the Chicago Manual Style Guide's (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. “notes and bibliography” system to cite your work.

Footnote:

1. James A. Henretta et. al., America’s History Vol 2. Since 1865. 8th (Boston: Bedford St. Martin’s Press, 2012), 458
2. Henretta ed., America’s History, 459.

Bibliography

Roark, James L. et. al. The American Promise: A History of the United States 5th ed. Boston: Bedford St. Martin’s Press, 2012.

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