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1.1. Define the problem 1.2 Identify the information requirements |
Task: For your major research paper this year, you will be writing about another historical event, from the perspective of one of the participants. You will choose some point in world history, research it carefully, and then write a paper detailing that event or time period from the point of view of someone it affects. This type of writing is called historical fiction, and while it isn’t a classic research “paper,” it requires just as much attention to historical fact. You may choose any historical event or movement within the random parameters you were assigned in class. Then you will either create a fictional person affected by the event/time or use an actual historical figure who was prominent at that time. Your paper can be written either in 1st or 3rd person, but should center around the impact this moment in time had on that person. Each paper will be 3-5 pages in length, and must have a properly formatted bibliography containing 5-7 sources (Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source). We will be in the library for at least one day to work on this project. Details and Deadlines: Topic chosen: Thursday December 18th Draft paper and bibliography: Tuesday, January 5th (drafts will be reviewed and returned with suggestions). Final paper and bibliography: Friday, January 16th. 3-5 pages in length |
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2.1 Determine kinds of sources 2.2 Prioritize sources |
Books, Internet, databases, newspapers, tv (news) Books: have older, but more carefully researched, information Databases: current and reliable information - depending on your topic, may be too limited Internet: more current information, but need to be careful; look for credentials |
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3.1 Locate actual resources 3.2 Locate information |
Books: 2 books (located at the circ desk - do NOT take out of the library) Understanding Things Fall Apart & Colonialism in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart Databases: Facts on File Ancient and Medieval World History Online + Modern World History Online +World Geography & Culture Online; Gale (search Igbo & Achebe, or whatever event/keyword appropriate to your character) Internet: Google, but be careful of credentials Recommended sites: Colonialism - Google Books (cite as online book) Colonialism and Cultural Identity - Google Books (cite as online book) New York Public Library (CTRL-F to search the page for Igbo) British History Timeline - BBC British and French Colonial Technique in West Africa United Nations: Who are indigenous peoples? (Remember that Wikipedia is NEVER academically acceptable.) |
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4.1 Engage (read, view, interview) 4.2 Extract (make notes) |
Take notes electronically, making sure to capture info for citation. When copying pages from a book, make sure to copy the TITLE PAGE and VERSO. The verso will often have edition and publication information, like the year.
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5.1 Organize information 5.2 Present information |
The Works Cited page will be the last page of your notes - page 3at a minimum. Remember that the header (name, course, date, etc.) is ONLY on page 1. Make sure that your Works Cited page is following MLA formatting: 1" margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, with resources in alphabetical order in hanging format. Use proper MLA date formatting: Heading: 21 October 2009
Technical Help with MS Word 2007 |
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6.1 Judge the product 6.2 Judge the process |
Did you use credentialed sources? Did you paraphrase correctly, putting ideas and facts in your own words? What did you learn about research? |
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