History Day 2014-15

1. SWBAT access information by using credible sources.
SWBAT cite sources electronically properly by using Easybib.
Goals:
Everyone should have AT LEAST 1 print or non-print resource
Everyone should be registered on Easybib and cite at least 1 print or
non-print source

2.  Legacy is what is left behind for future
generations—such as ideas and
accomplishments.
 Sometimes a legacy depends on
perspective. Not all legacies are
positive ones.
• Leadership is the act of leading:
providing motivation, guidance or
direction, usually from a position
of authority.
• Examples of leadership can be
found almost anywhere

3. Research the historical background of your topic
What were things like before your topic occurred?
How were things different after your topic occurred
Use Credible and Reliable Sources
Databases! GO TO GBHS WEBSITE
.org, .gov, .edu
Resources found in our library

4.  Every scholarly work needs a
bibliography which is a list of sources
used during the research process.
 Annotate your bibliography!
 Use Easybib to help
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
An annotated bibliography is a list of
citations to books, articles, and
documents. Each citation is followed by
a brief descriptive and evaluative
paragraph.
The purpose of the annotation is to
inform the reader of the relevance,
accuracy, and quality of the sources
cited.

5.  SWBAT access information by using credible sources.
 SWBAT cite sources electronically properly by using Easybib.
 SWBAT use easybib to create an annotated bibliography.
Goals:
 Annotate 1 source
 Tell us why it is important to your research and talk about the quality of the source. (See example)
 Everyone should have notes on their sources (your choice of style).
 Easybib notecards, C. Notes, Index Cards, etc
 Everyone should checkout at least 1 print source.
 See myself or teacher if you cannot locate one.

6.  Citation (example):
Bates, Daisy. The Long Shadow of Little Rock. 1st ed. New York: David
McKay Co. Inc., 1962.
 Annotation (Example):
Daisy Bates was the president of the Arkansas NAACP and the one who met and
listened to the students each day. This first-hand account was very important to my
paper because it made me more aware of the feelings of the people involved.

7.  Recommended Sites:
 Library of Congress
National Archives
Smithsonian
 MD Historical Society
More info about History: www.nhd.org