Research Paper
The assigned research paper will be based on any real historical event that occured during the six year period of history we will be discussing this semester. The paper will be at least 8 pages double spaced, typed in New Roman Times font at 12 pitch. This research paper will be fully researched and list at least four specific historical references (Wikipedia does not count as a reference).
These can be internet sites that are tied to universities and colleges, books from the library or newspaper and magazine articles from this time period.
These can be internet sites that are tied to universities and colleges, books from the library or newspaper and magazine articles from this time period.
Power Point Project
A list is provided for you to chooose a specific topic to develop a powerpoint presentation that is to last between 8-10 minutes (approximatley 20 slides). The presentation must be focused on historical accuracy and not personal opinion. The presentation will include a title slide, table of contents listing your major points, and reference slide listing where you found your information.
Weekly Discussions
Each week every student will be responsible for responding to a specific discussion question (located under the heading of Discussion Threads). The response will be original and in depth. A simple I agree with your viewpoint is not sufficient you must bring something unique to the discussion. Each student will in turn be responsible to responding in detail to two of their classmates posts.
Weekly Vocabulary
Students each week will be assigned a set of vocabulary words and will be expected to know the definition of these words and to use them properly when describing events and actions during this time frame.
Students each week will be assigned a set of vocabulary words and will be expected to know the definition of these words and to use them properly when describing events and actions during this time frame.