Historical Research for the Project

This will begin in Week 8 of the term and continue through the end of the term. See the Final History Project Research Options. Plan your five hours of historical research for that time.

Take notes as you explore, so you are prepared to pull quotes and historical examples for inclusion into your Project.

Selecting a Historical Argument

As you research your topic, you will be developing a historical argument that you will be proving in your project. This is sometimes also called a thesis or historical assertion. The goal of the History Project is to convince your reader of this historical argument by providing them with ample supporting points and evidence from your research. Learn more about what a historical argument is and is not by reading What is a Historical Argument?

Meeting Two - Historical Argument Assignment

To ensure that you have a historical argument that is appropriate for this type of project, I will be meeting you for a 15-minute meeting during Week 10 of the term. We will also discuss how you can organize and present your Final Project. Look for an opportunity in the Canvas Calendar to sign up for a time. It will be held in my Personal Zoom Office.

If you attend this meeting, you will receive 2 points.

Final Project Submission

A successful project will contain the following elements:

• a historical argument,

• four points to support your historical argument,

• two pieces of evidence to support your points and your historical argument. These will be drawn from your historical research and the course.

Final Project Presentation Options

Once you chose your historical argument and develop your points and supporting evidence, you have choices on how to present them to your audience.

1. Written Essay

2. Poster

3. Website

4. Powerpoint/Slide Presentation

5. Video Documentary

6. Historical Drama Presentation

Your Project will be submitted in the Final History Project Assignment in the course.

This Project will be worth 80 points.

Final Project Class Presentations

You will present a 3-5 minute presentation of your Project to class in our virtual classroom. This presentation should include your historical argument, and an overview of your four points and some of your evidence. It will be a shorter version of the Project itself.

Look in Canvas Calendar to sign up for a presentation time during Finals Week. Contact Traci if you have limited availability during Finals Week and we can discuss alternate presentation options for you.

This portion of the assignment will receive 12 points.

Final Project Class Presentation Feedback

You will listen to others' presentations in the virtual classroom during the same time period that you present. You will be asked to provide meaningful feedback to other students.

This portion of the assignment will receive 2 points.

Scoring of the Final History Project

Your Final Project will be worth 100 points overall, with the following points assigned to each portion of the assignment:

• Selection of Topic Meeting - 2 points

• Discussion of Historical Argument meeting - 2 points

• Final Project Submission - 80 points

• Final Project Presentation - 14 points

• Final Project Presentation Feedback - 2 points

Final History Project Rubric