If all of these people were visiting St. Dom’s to talk to us about the dangers of doing drugs, would you just have them walk onto the stage one by one, or would you try and create some order to it? YOU WOULD WANT TO TRY AND CREATE SOME ORDER TO WHICH THEY SPOKE TO GET THE MAXIMUM EFFECT OF YOUR MESSAGE, WHICH COULD BE WHY DRUGS ARE BAD.

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD SOMEONE TALK, MAYBE ON AN INTERVIEW, AND THEY JUST COULDN’T MAKE ANY SENSE?

Why a Research Paper? 1.) Refine our writing skills before entering college. Research papers will be assigned in college and the professor will already expect the students to be proficient in this skill. 2.) The research paper will strengthen public speaking skills. Through the writing of a research paper the student will learn the value of constructing an argument and backing up that argument with relevant facts and data. When speaking in front of a large or small group, whether in a formal or informal setting, it is important to speak with confidence, articulating your points. 3.) Students will be exposed to topics they may not have been aware of –You may be introduced to people or events that could enhance a thematic or DBQ essay in the future. Moreover, you may be learn about a topic that may spark a greater interest in history.

Thesis Statement: Students are required to inform me of your thesis statement by Friday, November 9, THESE GUYS ARE CRITICIZED WHEN THEY TAKE A “WISHY-WASHY” STANCE ON AN ISSUE. PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW YOUR POSITIONS ON VARIOUS ISSUE. FOR A RESEARCH PAPER YOU NEED TO TAKE A STANCE AND DEFEND IT.

I realize this “what’s the bottom line?” question is burning in your brain. Ask yourself this questions (these are suggestions,this is not an all-inclusive list): 1. Where did this issue originate? – Origins. 2. Where? When? How? Why? 3. Was a government involved with this issue? 4. Any other world leaders support or oppose your topic? Why? 5. Has the issue been taken up in any election campaigns? 6. Any groups or organizations support/oppose your issue? 7. Any economic ramifications? 8. Any social impacts? 9. Will this impact religion?

12 FONT. DOUBLE SPACED. 1 INCH MARGINS. REQUIRED TO USE TURN IT IN (TURNITIN.COM) MLA FORMAT 10 POINTS OFF EVERY DAY LATE WE WILL VISIT MS. MCGOVERN TO ADDRESS ANY OTHER QUESTIONS ON THIS.

Try to make your paragraphs flow – think about how you line up your paragraphs. Try to make your paragraphs flow – think about how you line up your paragraphs. Have “topic” sentences that open up your paragraphs, and consider “closing” sentences at the end of the paragraph that naturally lead the reader to the next paragraph. Have “topic” sentences that open up your paragraphs, and consider “closing” sentences at the end of the paragraph that naturally lead the reader to the next paragraph. Keep your thesis in mind – don’t stray from your thesis just to make the paper longer. Keep your thesis in mind – don’t stray from your thesis just to make the paper longer.

Revolutions Choose a revolution and decide why that was the most important revolution in world history. Ex: French, Latin America, Scientific, etc. Industrialization Choose an invention and discuss why this was the most influential. Ex: Steam Power Historic People Choose a person you have studied (or will study) and discuss why this person is the most influential in world history. Discuss an individual that is not in your textbook or discussed in class, and explain why this person should not be overlooked. Ex’s: There are hundreds, if not thousands… Historic Artifacts Choose an artifact and explain its significance. Choose an artifact and argue its importance and value. Choose an artifact and discuss its authenticity. Ex’s: Shroud of Turin, Crystal Skulls, Holy Lance – Spear of Longinus. Food How did peoples diets lead to shorter life expectancies in the? Climate Did climate play a role in the French Revolution? Causes of Events Are we overlooking a cause of_______? FEBRUARY 28, 2013

DUE: February 28, 2013 These won’t be late. No excuses like: I ran out of ink, I saved it to the wrong flash drive, I thought I saved it on this computer but now I can’t find it because it’s on another computer at my uncles brothers house, I was getting carpet installed and it’s under the carpet, etc…. I WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A RUBRIC IN THE COMING DAYS AS WELL.