JFK Project

Post date: Feb 24, 2017 3:5:12 PM

NAME: _________________________

Date: __________________________

Kennedy Assassination Project

Assignment - In this project you must present your argument on the following question:

Primary Question - Do you believe Lee Harvey Oswald  was the sole assassin of John F Kennedy or was there a conspiracy?

Requirement:

• 1. Prepare one (1) Primary Source analysis worksheets. (100 points) Due: _______________

  2. Prepare an eight (8) paragraph response paper answering the primary question. (200 points) Due: _______________

     1. Ensure you create and state your thesis in the first and final paragraph of your writing.

     2. Support your argument in the writing.

     3. Provide a work cited page with book references (at least 2 sources) and internet references (at least 3 sources)

  3. As a group, Prepare a 5 Slide powerpoint with video, charts, graphs, photos, and sound to support your thesis statement. (100 points)  This is a group assignment and all students must actively participate in the presentation. Due: ____________________

Grading:

• 1. Primary source document: to be at least average

     1. A minimum of one analysis sheet is needed.

     2. Must be legible.

     3. Meet the due date.

     4. In the remarks section describe how it supports your argument.

  2. Written response:  to be at least average

• • 1. 8 paragraphs, 5-7 sentences per paragraph in length.

    2. Must be legible.

    3. Meet the due date.

    4. Support your thesis.

    5. Work cited page with 5 sources listed.

• 3. Powerpoint presentation:  to be at least average

• • 1. All students participate and speak.

    2. 5 slide minimum, with a clearly stated group thesis statement.

    3. Includes at least 3 of the following videos, charts, graphs. photos, or sound.

• 4. To be considered for a higher grade please EXCEED the minimum requirements as outlined above.

Example Sources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/house-bill/4108

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003672796/

http://www.jfklibrary.org/

http://www.lbjlibrary.org/

http://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/warren-commission-report/

http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/16/us/jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories-debunked/