This assignment is the second of four Step Assignments that will comprise a great deal of the Final Project.
Objectives - when students have completed this assignment, they will have:
- described their topic for the research project;
- placed their topic into historical context;
- explained the topic's historical significance
Instructions:
After we complete the Step 2 Lesson, you will compose one section of your final paper. The powerpoint for the lesson is here: Research Project Step 2.pdf
Submission - at least one page - Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced, 1" margins, proper paragraph construction.
Compose a topic description, with context and significance. Follow the outline below or use your own organizational structure. Cover the 5 Ws, and use information from all your sources.
I – WHAT: the simplest, plainest statement that explains what your topic is. Is it a war? A social movement? A birthday party? A law? What is YOUR topic? End this paragraph by explaining the historical context.
II – WHEN and WHERE did it take place?
III – WHO was involved?
IV – WHAT else was involved?
V – WHY is it historically significant?
Be sure you cite your sources throughout your work, and also include a list of references, also known as a Works Cited page, or a bibliography.