Process

Follow the process to complete your research project

Step 1 - Choose a Topic

Choose from the TOPIC LIST                      

(talk to your teacher if you want to suggest someone not on the list)

Submit a project proposal to your teacher

Step 2 - Get Set Up 

Make COPIES of the documents you need.

Step 3 - Background information 

Continue to Research background information about your person

Look at the RESOURCES PAGE for suggested online resources. 

Step 4 - Focus Research 

Research 2 important events your person impacted, influenced, affected, directed, or transformed.

Look at the RESOURCES PAGE for suggested online resources. 

Step 5 - Draw Conclusions 

How did your person impact/shape the American Dream?

THINK! Fill out the "think" sections of your notes handout. Be sure to use your notes as evidence for your conclusions.


Step 6 - Compose Essay

Make a COPY of the documents

Write Your essay - include parenthetical citations in the text

Step 7 - Preparing for Discussion

Complete the graphic organizer to prepare for your round table discussion in class

Step 8 - Assessment

Make a COPY of the Self-Assessment and reflection Sheet

Complete the project self-assessment and reflection.