US History II Research Paper

U.S. History II

Research Paper

Research Question:

How has (your choice of 20th Century Invention/Innovation) impacted American society?

Possible Inventions/Innovations:

Health/medicine:

Penicillin

Antibiotics

Technology:

Nuclear power

Radar

Sonar

Satellite

color film

CD/DVD

Computer

Telephone

Weaponry:

Machine guns

Tanks

Aircraft carriers

Nuclear weapons

Missile

Fast Food

Professional sports

Home goods/appliances:

Aluminum/tin cans

Vacuum

Refrigerator/freezer

Microwave

Power lawn mower

Air conditioning

Radio

Television

Frozen food

Personal Products:

Feminine hygiene

Birth control

Credit card

Transportation:

Automobile

Airplanes

Jeep

Rocket ship

Guiding Questions:

1. What does the invention/innovation do?

2. How does the invention/innovation work?

3. What did people do before this invention/innovation?

4. How does the invention/innovation make life easier or simplify life?

5. How does the invention/innovation add to the value of people’s lives?

6. What were some unintended consequences or negative effects of the invention/innovation?

U.S. History II Research Paper Timeline

Homework: Select an invention/innovation from the suggested list of research topics or create your own and get it approved by your teacher. We recommend you spend a while searching for sources for homework to ensure the invention you selected will have a variety of sources. Please select your top three choices since multiple students will not be allowed to research the same topic.

My top 3 research topic choices:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

Class time:

Day 1: Library Research topic, focus questions, setting research goals

Day 2: Library Active Searching for information

Day 3: Library Academic Integrity & Website Evaluation

Day 4: Library Note taking with Noodle Tools

Day 5: Library Self Evaluation & Research rubric

On your own: When your research is completed begin writing your 3 page typed double spaced 12 point Times New Roman font research paper. Your research paper MUST include an introduction with clear thesis statement, body paragraphs with supporting evidence, a conclusion and a works consulted page. As always you can come after school for extra help if needed.

Rough Drafts of Paper Due: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Peer Editing: Bring your rough drafts to class on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27 for peer editing.

Final Copy Due: FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2013