M6A1 HIS

For this assignment we are reversing roles. If you were teaching a course on Colonial America what would you highlight? What people, events, or themes do you consider most important?

You are to put together a Power Point presentation that focuses on eight themes that you feel are most important for someone to understand about the Colonial period. You may include images, graphics, and anything else that will make your presentation visually interesting and support your text. The EC library has numerous sources that will be helpful to you. Please make use of the History Research Guide linked into your course sidebar and contact librarians if you need assistance. In addition, you may consult all the sources we have used this semester.

Begin by making an outline of what you want to cover. This along with an annotated bibliography of your sources must be submitted by the end of Module 6. I will review it to make sure you are on the right track. The Module 6 assignment will count as 5% of your grade.

For assistance in preparing your PowerPoint, you should go to the Atomic Learning Resources, which are available under Video Tutorials in the course sidebar.

Your PowerPoint should include the following slides:

  • Title page (1 slide)

  • Headings for each of the 8 sections (8  slides)

  • Content for each of the 8 sections (2-3 slides per topic)

  • Conclusions about the importance of the 8 issues or events (1-2 slides)

  • Credits, including your references for all resources including journal articles, images, web sites, etc. in Chicago/Turabian or APA format.

If you do not have access to Power Point or do not feel comfortable using this program, you may submit your presentation as a written paper. Each of the eight themes should be a separate section and written as if you were giving an oral presentation.

Your completed Project 2 is due in Module 7.

Compose your work using a word processor (or other software as appropriate) and save it frequently to your computer.  When you're ready to submit your work, click Browse My Computer and find your file.   Once you've located your file click Open and, if successful, the file name will appear under the Attached files heading.  Scroll to the bottom of the page, click Submit and you're done.   Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it.

Project 2 is worth 20% of your final grade. The M6A1 annotated bibliography due in Module 6 will be evaluated according to the annotated bibliography rubric and is worth 5% of your final grade.  The M7A1 project due in Module 7 is worth 15% of your final grade and will be evaluated according to the PowerPoint or writing rubric