1. Grading the Paper… What does it mean?

2. Format… Typed Typed Times New Roman Times New Roman 12 pt font 12 pt font 1” margins…. 1” margins…. Do NOT double/double space between paragraphs (delete space) Do NOT double/double space between paragraphs (delete space) Do NOT begin the paper with a large top margin Do NOT begin the paper with a large top margin

3. Format Thesis Thesis Analysis of Washington Analysis of Washington Analysis of Adams Analysis of Adams Analysis of Jefferson Analysis of Jefferson Comparison of all 3 Comparison of all 3 Conclusion Conclusion

4. Avoiding weak words Use strong language--such as the SAT word list that I gave you (word choice) Use strong language--such as the SAT word list that I gave you (word choice) Do NOT use pronouns (I, you, we, they etc) Do NOT use pronouns (I, you, we, they etc) Do NOT use phrases (in my opinion) Do NOT use phrases (in my opinion) Do NOT use clichés or broad unsubstantiated statements Do NOT use clichés or broad unsubstantiated statements George Washington was the BEST President EVER George Washington was the BEST President EVER No one could ever be a better President No one could ever be a better President The country would not be like it is today if not for the most courageous efforts….blah blah blah… The country would not be like it is today if not for the most courageous efforts….blah blah blah… You could definitely say….just state it… You could definitely say….just state it…

5. Thesis Statement Pretend you are an attorney delivering opening arguments… Pretend you are an attorney delivering opening arguments… Make a strong thesis like this Make a strong thesis like this Provide a little background Provide a little background After the Revolutionary War, the United States… After the Revolutionary War, the United States… Make sure that you mention the 3 presidents by name and how they relate w/o stating they are similar but different Make sure that you mention the 3 presidents by name and how they relate w/o stating they are similar but different Never ask a question—as the writer of this document, you have all the answers Never ask a question—as the writer of this document, you have all the answers

6. Transition Your paper should flow…transition from topic to topic as well as from paragraph to paragraph Your paper should flow…transition from topic to topic as well as from paragraph to paragraph Do not end a paragraph and then abruptly began another one Do not end a paragraph and then abruptly began another one Transition words/phrases: Transition words/phrases: Adams on the other hand represented a new form of government… Adams on the other hand represented a new form of government… As Adams vacated the Presidency, Jefferson and his Jefferson-Republican party emerged. As Adams vacated the Presidency, Jefferson and his Jefferson-Republican party emerged.

7. Details and Specifics… Washington Washington Precedents Precedents Unifying the country—selecting a cabinet from different political ideology as well as different regions Unifying the country—selecting a cabinet from different political ideology as well as different regions Choosing a Cabinet Choosing a Cabinet Expanding the Executive branch by not consulting Congress on everything Expanding the Executive branch by not consulting Congress on everything Titles—”Mr. President” Titles—”Mr. President” 2 Term limit 2 Term limit Warnings about foreign policy Warnings about foreign policy Warnings about political parties Warnings about political parties

8. Details and Specifics… Adams Adams Unpopular President Unpopular President Federalist party--conflict Federalist party--conflict XYZ Affair XYZ Affair Alien and Sedition Acts—conflict w/ Jefferson Alien and Sedition Acts—conflict w/ Jefferson Midnight judges Midnight judges

9. Details and Specifics… Jefferson Jefferson Challenges with the Supreme court (could transition from midnight judges of Adams) Challenges with the Supreme court (could transition from midnight judges of Adams) Transfer of political party power Transfer of political party power The “Revolution of 1800”—smooth transition of power The “Revolution of 1800”—smooth transition of power The national budget The national budget LA purchase LA purchase Lewis & Clark expedition Lewis & Clark expedition Embargo Act Embargo Act

10. Comparison Strong leadership Strong leadership Continuation of the powers of the executive branch Continuation of the powers of the executive branch Do not state….similar /yet different Do not state….similar /yet different Really think about it and point out some good qualities that made them good leaders—not VP’s…all around Really think about it and point out some good qualities that made them good leaders—not VP’s…all around

11. Conclusion Again…pretend that you are an attorney delivering your closing arguments—do not just restate your thesis, but refer to the main reasons that you gave in your opening arguments (thesis)—you may have stated that all 3 Presidents have strong leadership qualities, then the conclusion should reiterate with specific (yet brief) examples. Again…pretend that you are an attorney delivering your closing arguments—do not just restate your thesis, but refer to the main reasons that you gave in your opening arguments (thesis)—you may have stated that all 3 Presidents have strong leadership qualities, then the conclusion should reiterate with specific (yet brief) examples.