English+11+Research+Project


 * __Mr. Hostetter's 3rd Period English Class__

English 11 Research Project Resources **

Jeffco County Public Library Research Databases A-Z
 * Reliable Databases **

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Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas (citations offered)

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Biography Resource Center (citations offered)

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History Resource Center: US (citations offered)

[] [|http://www.socialstudies.abc-clio.com/Login/Login.aspx]
 * __ABC-CLIO: Social Studies, History, Geography, Issues__ ** (citations offered)
 * User Name: arvadahigh **
 * Password: ahsstaff **


 * Other Reliable Websites **

 English 11 Research Project and Essay MLA Citation Assessment
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 * New York Times [] **
 * Newsweek [] **
 * USA Today [] **
 * PBS- Vietnam Online [] **
 * The History Channel [] **
 * Assignment Sheet **

Directions: You will be implementing good research techniques and skills as well as mastering proper MLA citation rules by composing a 3-4 page essay on a chosen topic. __Timeline:__ Friday: project explained, hints given, questions fielded Monday: how to develop a research topic and plan with sample essay Tuesday: databases and resources presented, begin researching Wed./Thurs.: research in library Friday: research in library Monday: typing in library Tuesday: typing in library

Friday: PROJECT DUE AT START OF CLASS 1) Explore Woodstock – Most people know that Woodstock was an iconic concert from the late 1960’s, but few understand how it happened. Who were the major players behind the scenes and on the stage in this historical event? What was it like? What was its purpose? How did it change the face of American music, culture and politics forever?
 * __Essay Topics:__ **

2) Military Perspective – People interested in the military will be intrigued by this topic. How was the Vietnam War different from wars that came before it and after it? What tactics, weaponry and strategies were used and for what purposes? Why were these things so controversial, and were they effective and ethical?

3) Counter-Culture Movement – People often throw around the label “hippy”, but what does that word really mean and where did it come from? Explore the social movement called the counter-culture revolution. Who were the pioneering leaders, and what was their purpose? You may want to consider looking up some major people/places such as: Haight-Ashbury, Kent State, and Timothy Leary.

4) Big Picture - The 1960’s weren’t just a momentous time for Americans. Other countries and different groups of people around the world were experiencing dynamic changes and progress as well both good and bad. Get global and research what else what going on politically and socially around the world. You may want to consider some big names first: Che Guevera or the Berlin Wall. Research Project Rubric 225 points

You’ll see that the rubric below is heavily weighted on citation. That’s the point here. If you turn in a paper without appropriate MLA citation, it will not be graded.
 * Rubric **

50 pts. || 25 pts. || 75 pts. || || 75 pts. ||
 * **Idea Development**: The essay uses the rhetorical essay structure; it is not just a list of events or facts. There is a thesis statement and each body paragraph is well-written and developed. The essay is between 3-4 pages ||
 * **Sources**: The author pulled information from at least 4 credible sources and interwove those sources throughout the piece along with his/her own ideas. Non-credible sources are avoided. ||
 * **MLA Format and Mechanics**: The essay is typed using Times New Roman, 12 pt. font and is double-spaced. It has a heading (name, teacher, date, assignment) as well as a title. Mechanical errors are few. ||
 * **Citation**: There is a MLA works-cited page. There are parenthetical citations throughout the essay whenever another person’s ideas are used.