Civil+War+Project+-+Week+2

toc =Project Outline= Grade Weight - (10%) Due:


 * Outline format** - MLA, Times New Roman, Double Spaced, Size 12 font

Page I > I. Introduce your question (State your thesis) >> a. Why is it interesting to you? > II. Body Paragraph 1 >> a. Background & history surrounding your question. >> b. Point, example, explain, explore > III. Body Paragraph 2 >> a. Research that answers your question >> b. Point, example, explain, explore > IV. Body Paragraph 3 **(Optional Paragraph)** >> a. Research that answers your question >> b. Point, example, explain, explore > V. Conclusion >> a. Why does it matter today? >> b. Why should we care? >> c. How does it impact present time? Page II
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Bibliography Page (MLA citations)
 * [|MLA Citation form]
 * [|Zotero]
 * [|NoodleTools]
 * [|Bibme]

=**Activities**=

Post your Civil War Thesis and Media topic to Google Docs using the link below.
 * [|Civil War Topic Spreadsheet]

Attend a tutorial writing conference with Mrs. Williams to assist you in the creation and review of your project outline (optional).
 * Available Monday thru Friday from 7:45 –8:00

Paste your outline into G-Docs and "share" with Mr. Armstrong at aarmstrong@me.com. Make sure it is in proper MLA format with bibliographies.

"Did You Know" Activity

Week 2 Civil War Project Evaluation

= = == =**Absolute "A" Activity #2**= Grade Weight - 5% Due:

Create a video using Photo Booth or iMovie that answers the following:
 * Describe the methods you are using to research and gather information on your topic (organizing information, citing resources, paraphrasing, etc.)
 * How are you making sure that the information you are gathering is coming from reliable sources?
 * What problems have you encountered and how have you overcome them?

Resources - [|CuePrompter]

Upload your video to YouTube (see Mr. A. for username & password). Use the video settings below to guide you..
 * Title: Firstname, Lastinitial, Class Period, AAA2
 * Description: Civil War Project
 * Tags: none
 * Category: Education
 * Privacy: PRIVATE

=Pages=
 * Civil War Project Home Page
 * Week 1
 * Week 3
 * Week 4