Description
For this assignment, you need to visit the National Archives DOCSTeach site. https://www.docsteach.org/
After you have opened the above link, click on “Menu” on the upper left, and then “Documents.” In the “Keyword” box type in the subject you wish to research. Please remember that your topic should fall within the period of history covered by this course. Typical keywords might be something like Jefferson, American Revolution, Madison, Civil War, Lincoln or any number of topics.
After your images have appeared, you need to select five (5) of the images that are relevant to your topic and use these images in your assignment. In the upper right hand corner, just above your image, there is an icon to save that image. You will also note that below each image there is some information about that document as well as full citation. Note: All images must be from the National Archives.
There are two ways that you can complete this assignment. Once you have collected your documents/images, you can create a PowerPoint, or use them as evidence for writing a 3-5 page essay. Naturally, you will need some other information, and you can gather that through the internet, or other books and articles. As a precaution, avoid using textbooks.
Option 1 – PowerPoint Presentation: To complete the PowerPoint you will need to collect your documents from the site. All documents must be cited, so be certain to note the citation at the bottom of each image. Specific criteria:
-Must include a minimum of five, cited National Archives images.
-Presentation must include a narrative that explains the historical significance. There are a few ways to do this, but PowerPoint does have a dialogue box that is available at the bottom of each slide. You can also do this in the slide itself. It is not sufficient to have five slides with an unrelated narrative. Instead, your slides should follow a well-organized argument that begins with a thesis statement on the first slide.
-Presentation must address a topic from American History prior to 1877.
Option 2 – Paper Option Guidance: If you are writing a paper, it must be at least three, full, double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12, 1-inch margins all around), not counting the cover page or bibliography, and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Your bibliography and citations may be in APA or MLA format. The paper should include a separate cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date. Specific criteria:
-Paper should include a thesis statement, and a narrative and conclusion that defends that argument.
-Must also include a minimum of five, cited National Archives images that serve as support for the essay and that are included in, and referenced, in the body of the essay.
-The presentation must address a topic from American History prior to 1877.
All information must be cited.
Either PowerPoint or an APA paper is okay. Whichever you might want to do. Please have the topic be on the American Revolution.
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