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This is a research paper. You will have to pick an event that happened in
the Pacific Northwest (
You may choose to do a biography of a person, a
history of a tribe, the story of a particular event, etc. In your paper, you need to explain the basic
details of what happened regarding your topic.
Importantly, you must also explain how your topic affected present
history. Try to express an opinion of
some sort, about the fairness of an event, about the quality of a person, or
about the usefulness of an event. An
balanced and fair opinion paper is generally more interestesting to read than a
simple "what happened" paper.
Necessary elements:
20 points - Due Thursday 3/26 - MAY
NOT BE TURNED IN LATE!!! - A works cited page. You must give
complete citations of at least 5 of the materials you will use for your
project. See my web site for examples of how to do a works cited page.
(http://www.fashionzombie.net/2_small_subs/how_to.htm) Your sources must include at least three web
sites and two books. You may use only
one encyclopedia. I will check the web
links to ensure that they are accurate.
80 points - Due Thursday 3/26 (by 2:20) - A
500 to 750 word double-spaced report on your topic. Your paper must be
written in black ink or pencil. Grammar
and spelling count. Include as many
specific historical details as you can.
Use footnotes or citations to show where you gathered your quotes or
specific evidence. (Any paper turned
in late will recieve a 50% grade penalty!)
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Any project that does not include a works cited
page will receive zero credit.
Cut and turn in the topic strip below:
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Name: ____________________________________________