Historiography

History Fair 2010-2011
Debate & Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, Consequences Assignments Due Dates
Share this paper with my parents, discuss, & sign (parents keep the bottom copy)       Read the 2010-2011 History Theme Description Begin the History Fair Writing Process (Develop Thesis/Premise) Formulate guiding questions to direct research. Decide whether or not I want to work in a group or as an individual. Finalize Topic Choose a category - visit http://www.nhd.org/CreatingEntry.htm descriptions -exhibit -web site -documentary -performance -historical paper Read & sign your 2010-2011 History Fair Contract RESEARCH DAY AT Booker Middle Library!!! Be sure to bring all of your History Fair related materials to school! Use your Thesis/Premise and guiding questions to direct your research. You will be able to take advantage of the school districts’ online resources & get help from Mrs. Heath. Begin INDEPENDENT Research -Finalize your Thesis/Premise -Collect data that supports your thesis/premise. -Make appointments for interviews. -Take careful notes from several primary & secondary sources, using correct style for bibliographical entries. Use Historical Framework Note-taking Sheets provided by your teacher. -(www.citationmachine.net) -Develop ideas that answer guiding questions. -Conduct interviews as scheduled. -Decide what sources to use & how to use them to support your thesis/premise. You must have at least 10 primary sources & 5 secondary sources. RESEARCH DAY AT SELBY LIBRARY!!! Join Mr. Elsey & Mrs. Jaso at the library to review & collect research materials for your History Fair Project! Historical Framework Part I:  Well-defined thesis/premise & Historical Significance Checklist  Primary Source Notes w/ Bibliography -Ideas & values, Geographical influences, Social issues, & Cultural issues Historical Framework Part II: Secondary Source Notes w/ Bibliography – Ideas & values, Geographical influences, Social issues, & Cultural issues PROJECT PLAN Historical Paper – extensive outline, draft of introduction & conclusion, & a rough draft of Annotated Bibliography Web site – Link to homepage, book marked pages with titles, list of intended audio & visual material for each page (specifics required), & a rough draft of Annotated Bibliography Exhibit – a sketch of the design of your project, a list of materials needed or used to create your project, a list that includes titles, subtitles, images, audio, etc. that is being used for display, & a rough draft of Annotated Bibliography Performance – a rough draft of a script that maintains a minimum of 7 minutes when performed, a list of props & audio, a description of backdrop & costumes, & a rough draft of Annotated Bibliography (script memorized by 12/2) Documentary – a rough draft of documentary that includes & visual material & a rough draft of Annotated Bibliography Create Title Page & Rough Draft of PROCESS PAPER OR HISTORICAL PAPER (minimum of 1500 words) Begin constructing your FINAL project on 12/2. Review History Fair rubrics & begin work on your Project Plan on Friday, November 12th. Submit your Project Plan on Monday, November 29th. There is NO EXCUSE for not submitting your Project Plan by the due date. If you are absent, you MUST submit your project plan electronically via email to your teacher. It is imperative that we have ample time to review your Project Plan & provide feedback. Begin thinking about a topic Monday, 9/27. Signatures are due Wednesday, September 29th Begin in Class - Wednesday, September 29th Due – Monday, October 4th

Topic, Group Members, & Category Due for approval Wednesday, October 6th

Contracts must be turned in with parent & student signatures on Monday, October 11th. *Topic & group members may not change after 10/11*

Monday, October 11th

INDPENDENT Research should begin on Monday, October 11th Research should be ongoing!

Selby Library (Downtown Sarasota) Saturday, October 16th 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Historical Framework Part I due Monday, November 1st

Historical Framework Part II due Monday, November 15th
**Your category choice may not change after 11/12**

Begin work on your Process Paper or rough draft of your Historical Paper in class on Monday, November 29th. Your Process Paper or rough draft of your Historical Paper is due Thursday, December 2nd.

ALL PROJECTS DUE BY:

FRIDAY, DECEMEBER 17, 2010

*We are available after school most days. If students need to stay after school, please check with me the day before to confirm my availability. SOME class time will be provided. Please check the class web site and/or their agenda book for the days students will need to bring their materials to class.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please sign to indicate that you have read & understand the History Fair Timeline, and return the bottom portion of the timeline.

Parent Signature: ________________________________

Student Signature: _________________________________

Bibliography: ALL PROJECTS DUE BY: FRIDAY, DECEMEBER 17, 2010