Please select an AJA below and then write a 2 page (minimum) review. In your review, you may celebrate the author’s accomplishments, but also challenge
anything that seems substandard. Style and creativity play a crucial role in the success of your review.
Please read one of the articles from the list below. Prepare to spend 3-5 hours reading the AJA.
Writing the AJA Review requires the components listed below:
The author’s purpose in writing the article
The author’s main thesis
The author’s challenging of other historical viewpoints
The evidence utilized by the author (specifically primary sources)
Identify key details and specific analysis from the AJA
Personal likes/dislikes and how could the author make the work stronger?
The recommended audience for the article?
Explain how this article contributes to understanding the history of African American History
Suggested reading, movies, museums, websites to accompany this work (not required, but helpful)