For this assignment, each student will receive the name of an individual who made a significant contribution to American society.
Assignment Purposes: To come to understand how a particular person's experiences can illuminate our understanding of the period and circumstances in which he/she lived.
To learn to do research of the sort professional historians do; locating, examining, and using appropriate source materials, and presenting one's findings to readers.
The finished project should be 4 to 5 pages in length consisting of the following:
Assignment:
Biographical Sketch:
a) A factual account of the person's life, emphasizing aspects that are of historical significance.
b) Provide evidence and explanation of the person's historical contribution(s) and significance. Evidence must be documented with references and citations to sources.
How and why is this person considered to be important?
What does her or his life tell us about the times in which he/she lived; about important social, scientific, cultural, economic, or political developments; about the United States at the time?
Annotated Bibliography:
You are to create a list of reliable and relevant sources that illuminate your person's life and contributions. This list should include the sources that you used for this project as well as others that you can identify that may be available for research.
To get started with your research - you will find the following helpful:
WorldCat - a catalogue of materials in libraries around the world - create a free account to use this site
Library of Congress - search materials on your person - clicking on the links provided will give you the info you need for your anotated bibliography
Smithsonian - History & Culture
United States Holocaust Museum
National Archives - follow link for general public access
Famous People.com
Additionally, you can also access the Suffolk Library Web and utilize the sources there.Once entering the site, click on E Resources on the left hand side. You will use the barcode: 21248001400456 and password jordan Within this collection of databases
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Be sure to explore the reference materials available in your High School library.
The Internet is a valid place to look for information just be sure to check the integrity of the source!!!!
Links to search engines listed in your project are available on this blog.
SUPA Classes
SUPA People::: use the following link to access the library @ Syracuse.
Using your Syracuse ID - use the links available to find information for your project.
Syracuse Library
Your paper should be 5 to 6 pages in length - consisting of the 2 parts explained above.
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