Historical Research Project

             Working in groups of 4-5, prepare a 15-minute Powerpoint presentation. Think of yourselves as teachers in this assignment as you will be educating the class on an independently researched historical topic.

             You will be expected to meet with your group members outside of class to discuss the roles of each student and go over your final presentation together. The first class of each week will feature a new group presentation; the groups and schedule for presentations will be made within the first few weeks of the class.

Students will also be required to put together a comprehensive bibliography with at least 4 sources (written in MLA style); please use easybib.com for your bibliography. Your grade will break down as follows:

Content (60%)

Brief Historical Background and Key People                    (1-8 points)

            What were the causes that lead to this event happening? What did the world look like before this event? Who were the most important players of this event and what were their roles?

Summary of Important Events                                              (1-8 points)

            Choose the most important events to occur during this time period and abridge them accordingly.

Outcome and Significance of Event                                   (1-8 points)

            Why was this an important event? How did it change the world?

At least 4 valid sources/Bibliography                                 (1-2 points)

            Complete a bibliography for your presentation

Slideshow/Material Presented in a Logical Manner        (1-4 points)

            Does the team use Powerpoint effectively (good balance of pictures/text, not reading off slides)? Does the organization and order of the presentation make sense?

Presentation (40%) (Individual Grade)

Teamwork/Group Awareness/Practice                            (1-6 points)

            Is it clear that everyone in the group knows each other’s role and is not hearing material for the first time? Has work been spread evenly between all of the teammates?

Volume                                                                                 (1-6 points)

            Can I hear and understand you? Are you projecting your voice? Are you passionate about your material?

Accent                                                                                 (1-6 points)

            How well are you enunciating?

Animation                                                                           (1-2 points)

            How well are you moving?