Final Assignment

As I mentioned in class, here are the requirements for the final assignment:

Written Research Report - 3 page research paper, not including required cover sheet or reference list/bibliography.

Subject can be on any subject or historical significance to the United States between 1945 and present. The same requirements as far as format, etc are the same for previous assignments.

Class Presentation - 5 minute presentation to class, Power Point preferred. If Power Point, then minimum of 10 slides. One slide must be an introductory title slide. The last must list all sources used in creating the research paper and the presentation.

Both items will be graded under the following rubric:

Research Paper:

20 Points - Correct Format, Suitable Subject, Correct English (Formal, Academic English)
10 Points - introduction with clear thesis statement
10 Points - Conclusion that restates thesis statement
30 Points - Discussion and paper is logical and and arguments are well organized
20 Points - Research is suitable, effectively used to improve arguments and are properly documented

Presentation

20 Points - Correct Format and assignment requirements, correct spelling and grammar on slides
10 Points - Title Page and good introduction - communicates thesis statement clearly
10 Points - Quality Conclusion that restates thesis statement
10 Points - Final slide(s) list all references/sources for research paper and presentation
20 Points - Presentation is well organized
20 Points - Presentation demonstrates student's understanding of the isuues involved in research project.

Please contact me if you have any questions.