Sub-Topic 4

SUB TOPIC REQUIREMENTS (this is the individual portion of the project)

  1. Change the title of the page to the title of your subtopic.  
  2. Include a byline – identify the author of the page (you).
  3. Include at least three (3) images with citation, more are strongly encouraged
  4. You must write at least 500 words in paragraph form about the topic.  Think of this as a 5 paragraph essay, with introduction, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence from primary and secondary sources, and a conclusion which relates back to the thesis.
  5. The primary sources should be easily accessible.  Provide hyperlink(s) to your primary source(s) so readers can easily access on their own.  Don’t forget to include information from this source in the body of your written content.
  6. You must provide citation of all source material used within the body of your text, following the Notes and Bibliography style.  Refer to the following Guide to in-text notes

Sub-Topic Format Guidelines

  • Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)
      1. Provide a brief summary of what you plan to discuss in your project. Introduce your topic to your classmates and describe general information.  This is generally a paragraph or two, no more, ending with a thesis statement or the basic argument of your paper.
  • Body (3+ paragraphs)
      1. This is where you provide your own analytical interpretation of source information, and provide evidence from primary and secondary sources in support of your argument.  
        1. Include information from at least two (2) scholarly secondary sources to help you provide an overview of the topic.  Address the questions of who, what, why, where, when
          1. Establish context – when and where?
          2. Who were the key players?
            1. Significant individuals or groups involved and who they were/why they were significant (biographical information)
          3. What problems needed to be solved/what were their goals?
          4. What actions did they take?
          5. What were the outcomes?
        2. Provide specific evidence from at least one (1) primary source in support of your argument.  For each selected primary source, identify the author(s) and provide a basic overview of the ideas discussed and how they relate to your argument.
          1. Identify the author/creator and provide short biography
          2. Why was it written or created and for what audience?
          3. Describe the content of the primary source
          4. Analyze the information contained in the source:
            1. What does it tell you about specific ideas or events?
            2. How does it connect to the overall topic?
  • Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs)
    1. Explain the significance of your topic and primary sources/key players
      1. What impact did they have at the time? Lasting impacts?
      2. Why is this topic significant today?

CITATION

You must cite any sources used in creating your website.  Within the body of your text, provide citation following the Notes and Bibliography style.  Each footnote should appear at the bottom of the page that includes its numbered in-text reference.  Refer to the following Guide to in-text notes.