TERM PAPER

1. To help you learn how to do research by yourself.
2. To give you practice in getting information from several sources.
3. To provide you with the experience of taking notes.
4. To help you develop the ability to get information from books, libraries, and other sources, and put that information in your own words.
5. To help you learn to organize facts and information logically into a final report.
6. To help you learn to include photos, graphics and other material to increase the level of interest in your report.

When will it be due?

Your report must be completed on a computer or typed. It is due on ____________ ___________________ or before. If you cannot type your report please see me.

Length of report

Your paper must be at least _________pages long.
Double space please and use #12 font.

Contents

1. First page is the title page with date, your name and teacher name. (Yager)
2. Table of Contents
3. The paper itself, including your own introduction and conclusion.
4. Bibliography
5. Pictures, graphics, illustrations, clippings, etc.

You have chosen President_________________________.

Items you might want to include in your report:

• Past history, prior to entering the white house.
• Historical results of this administration.
• The role of the US during this administration.
• The relationship with the other branches of government.
• Special programs initiated by this President.
• The election/s, opponents/platforms, debates or key activities during the campaign.
• Other public offices held prior to becoming President.
• Significant issues while in office.
• How did history rate this President?
• Any additional information you wish to include.

Evaluation

1. Use at least three sources and include in your bibliography.
2. Contents, completeness of the information.
3. Organization
4. Neatness
5. Introduction/Conclusion
6. Creativity, use of supplemental material graphics, clippings, photos or illustrations.

The student that submits the outstanding research project receives a 3' X 5' American Flag that has flown over the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. compliments of Congressman Tom Lantos. A few Flag winning reports are presented below.

1998 Flag Winning Report

1999 Flag Winning Report.

2000 Flag Winning Report. See CD.

2001 Flag Winning Report.

2002 Flag Winning Report. Tie. Two Flags awarded

2003 Flag Winning Report.

2004 Flag Winning Report

GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN

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