American History Report
This is a research report on the topic in American history that you were recently assigned. You will go through all of the steps involved in researching and writing a report: reading sources, taking notes, making an outline, writing a rough draft and revising for a final draft. You will also make a 3 dimensional display for the history fair where all reports will be presented. You will be held accountable for the schedule and deadlines below and evaluated on your work process as well as the various elements, from start to finish, of the report.
Keep this sheet in the front of your report folder or binder and check off each step as you complete it by writing the date of completion on the line.
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Getting started: Once your topic is chosen, you will read your first source. This is one that provides an overview of the topic.
My first source is ____________________________________________________________
* Read the source all the way through without taking any notes. ____ * Make a list of topics this source introduces. _______
* Write questions you now think your report should address (answer) and/or that you now have and want answered. _______
* Now read this source through again, taking notes and/or underlining as you go. ____
Working on the week of March 26th – in class and as homework. 7th grade is a bit ahead of 6th with this.
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More Sources: You need to find two more sources. At least one must be a book or article from a magazine. The other could be from the internet but be sure it is in depth enough to add new material to your report. _________
* My two other sources are:
_________________________________________________ from ___________________
and
_________________________________________________ from ____________________
DUE by Wednesday, April 4th
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More Note taking: You will need to show note cards on your reading on the following dates: April 16/17 __________
April 23/24 __________
April 30/May 1 _________
You should have finished most, if not all, of your research by April 30/May 1. You may continue some research as you write, or return to your sources for clarification on more information.
Proposal for the 3 dimensional project is due on April 25, 26 or 27. ____________
We will work on your outline in your block class on April 25, 26, 27.
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Writing: Once your outline has been approved, you will begin work on the rough draft of the first half of the report. ____________
This writing is due on Friday, May 4
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More Writing: Write the rough draft of the 2nd half of your report. ____________
Due by May 14/15 - You are encouraged to turn any completed sections in earlier so we can get them all back on time!
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Final Draft and 3 Dimensional Project:
We will return your rough draft by Monday, May 18.
The final draft, all maps, illustrations, display board AND 3 dimensional project must be completed by Tuesday, May 29th. ______________
The History Fair will be Tues., May 29, 2007. EVERYTHING must be done and brought to school when you come on the morning of the 29th. We will set up the fair during the day.
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REQUIREMENTS
Writing: All computer written reports must use a standard font in a standard size, 1.5 line spacing and margins no larger than 1 inch. The requirements do not include the illustrations. It is, however, good to have some illustrations mixed in with the writing. Hand written report length requirements will vary depending on your writing.
6th grade – minimum of 5 pages of writing -, not including the illustrations etc.
7th grade – minimum of 7 pages of writing – not including the illustrations etc.
Other: * A timeline that is related to your topic __________
* At least one hand done map _____________
* Illustrations – photos, drawings etc. ____________
* Cover _________
* Title page __________
* Bibliography ___________
All of the above, including the written part of the report, will be presented on a display board or in some other manner of your choosing.
Requirements for the 3D project will be given to you on another sheet of paper
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