Civil+War+Project+-+Week+3

toc =Thesis Paper= Grade Weight (30%) Due:

Thesis Requirements:
 * Cover page - Title of paper, name, date, teacher, date
 * 500 word minimum - 1000 word maximum
 * Use of writing skills from English class
 * Varying punctuation & vocabulary, sentence structure, spelling
 * 3 citations (minimum) from a variety of information sources (books, online, etc.)
 * MLA format with in-text citations
 * Printed out on standard, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper,
 * Double-spaced, Times Roman font, size 12 pt.
 * 1 inch margins an all sides. Indent the first line of a paragraph one half-inch (five spaces or press tab once).
 * Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin.
 * Bibliography Page - Place references in alphabetical order


 * NOTE: Mrs. Williams will be helping to assess student thesis papers.**

=**Activities**=

Attend a tutorial writing conference with Mrs. Williams to assist you in the creation and review of your project outline.


 * Available Monday thru Friday from 7:45 – 8:00 AM

Check your paper for plagiarism.
 * [|Plagiarism Checker]

Post a draft of your thesis to your personal wiki page. Title the assignment "First name, last initial - Civil War Thesis Draft." See example.

Turn in a paper copy of your thesis paper at the start of class on **FRIDAY. **

Post your thesis to your personal wiki page.
 * Create a wiki page for this assignment by using the information below on your assignment listings page.
 * bracket, brackt firstname, lastinitial – Civil War Thesis bracket, bracket

== =Absolute A Activity #3= Grade Weight (5%) Due:

Create a video using Photo Booth or iMovie that answers the following:
 * 1) What topic did you select for your Civil War project?
 * 2) What has been the most enjoyable or interesting thing you have learned.
 * 3) How are you planning to present your topic as a digital media project? Be specific.

Resources - [|CuePrompter]

Export your movie from iMovie HD. Click on the "Share" tab in iMovie and choose either iPod or Quicktime format. Upload your video to YouTube (see Mr. A. for username & password). Use the video settings below to guide you.
 * Title: Firstname, Lastinitial, Class Period, AAA3
 * Description: Civil War Project
 * Tags: none
 * Category: Education
 * Privacy: PRIVATE

=Pages=
 * Civil War Project Home Page
 * Week 1
 * Week 2
 * Week 4