The project required you to write a term essay on one of the given topics, or a topic of your choice, selected in consultation with your instructor. In 2000 words (approximately 7 pages) or more, write a term essay on one of the following topic: Fundamental changes in the lives of African Americans in the last three decades and why these occurred. This essay requires at least five significant outside (that is, apart from assigned texts) sources (scholarly articles, books, very developed scholarly Web sites). You should properly cite all your sources, including any of the assigned class texts. Be sure to submit your project in one Word document in APA or Chicago/Turabian format and place it in the appropriate assignment dropbox by the end of this module. Evaluation criteria Read the SLA Writing Rubric to understand expectations for this exam. Keep the following points in mind: The essay reflects the student’s original thought, focused on a central point or idea. The writing reflects an understanding of key concepts and a high level of synthesis and critical thinking. The argument is coherent and each point is well-developed and balanced. Project 2 counts as 25% of your overall grade. Compose your work using a word processor (or other software as appropriate) and save it frequently to your computer. When you’re ready to submit your work, click Browse My Computer and find your file. Once you’ve located your file click Open and, if successful, the file name will appear under the Attached files heading. Scroll to the bottom of the page, click Submit and you’re done. Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it. Before you submit this assignment to the dropbox below, be sure to upload a copy to the “Final” dropbox for this assignment on Turnitin.com. A “Draft” dropbox is also available so that you can use the originality report provided as a learning tool to improve your work prior to final submission.