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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW & BREAKDOWN:
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW & BREAKDOWN:
What You’ll Do:
For Black History Month, you will create a tribute to an unsung hero of color or African American descent. These are individuals who made a difference in history, their community, or the world but may not be widely recognized.
You’ll research their life, accomplishments, and legacy, then create a tribute in visual and written format. Finally, you’ll present your tribute to the class.
Library Database: Gale in Context: Biography
Contains biographies of many of your Unsung Heroes
Evaluating Web Sources: Use the tips below to help you evaluate your sources:
Choosing search words - only use the words that matter
Example: Start with a question, then eliminate less important words
Who was Claudette Colvin?
Important words: Claudette Colvin
What was the impact of Sebastian Lemba Calemba?
Important words: impact Sebastian Lemba Calemba
Web domains: Give you info about publisher:
.gov - local, state, or federal government
.org - a non-profit organization
.edu - an educational institution: K-12, college, university
.com - a business (the type of business matters)
Use Google to investigate authors and websites!
Required questions to ask:
Who is the author and what is their area of expertise? Google them.
Who is the publisher of the website? Why should you trust their information? Google them.
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