Conspiracy+Project

MaJOr CoNsPiRAcIEs pROJeCT

As a part of a group you are to research one of America’s greatest conspiracies. This project will be done in APA.

There are two parts to this project 1. The first is to develop a visual representation of your topic. This visual representation should enhance others understanding of the topic and provide support to the overall situation of your topic. 2. The second part of this assignment is to write a research paper that provides coverage of the topic (see next page for required elements). 3. Each presentation should be between 15 to 20 minutes and encompass the conspiracy and your feelings supported by the evidence.

= American History Collaboration Project =

Major American Conspiracies Collaboration Project
Objectives: · Research a specific American Conspiracy and present significant details to the class · Develop an APA formal paper covering the facts of the incident, the conspiracy theories, and your feelings of your findings · Develop an understanding of sensationalism and how facts cans be twisted to meet a specified end. Procedure: Students will be placed in groups and choose one of the major American Conspiracies. The first objective is to develop and understanding of your topic and produce an abstract. Second start building your research on what really happened. Third, build a case for the conspiracy or shadow of doubt that questions the facts. Fourth, without using the word ”I”, use the evidence to support your feelings on the topic. This is your conclusion. Finally develop a PowerPoint presentation to give others incite into your respective topics.

The task is to create a presentation identifying the critical points (see above) of their respective war.

Formal Paper and Presentations should include (but not limited to): q The facts of the incident – be specific. This should be one to one half page of your paper. Remember to cite all of your sources (in-text also) when using specific examples. To be safe if it is not your idea, cite it. q The conspiracy – be specific. There may be many different angles you could speak on, but try and narrow it down to the most convincing information. This is the second part of your paper. Remember citations q Your feelings – be specific. Use specific examples to cover the topic thoroughly and try and convince your audience of your beliefs on this matter. Concrete evidence. Remember how people felt about our government after the Vietnam War. Never take anything for granted. q Include pictures, primary source, or any other visual that will help you showcase this particular conspiracy.

= American Conspiracy Due Dates =


 * __April 7/8 selection of your topic………………………….…………..10 points__ **


 * April 15/16 Plan of Action...…….………………………….…………20 points**


 * __April 19/20 Abstract…………….………………………….…………20 points__ **


 * April 22/23 Page one rough draft……………………………………..20 points**


 * __April 28/29 Page two and three rough draft………..…………..……40 points__ **


 * __May 7 Completed presentation for observation & citation page…...…..……20 points__**


 * May 7 Formal Paper due……………………………………………..150 points**


 * __May 11-18 present…………………………………………………….200 points__ **


 * Daily Grade and Peer Review……………………………………...…250 points **
 * Total…………………………………………………………………………….730 points **


 * Rough Drafts can be hand written as long as it is legible. I will be checking for grammar and format. Spelling is up to you. It would be to your benefit if you typed these parts of the paper so you already have a copy and can make changes quickly. They will be due at the end of the period and I will try and get them back to you within one day. This means I will probably have to hunt you down. If you have not seen me, feel free to stop by and check to see if I am dead. Kidding, but if I do not get to you, you should really stop by. Oh yes one last thing this IS a group paper! Your welcome and good night! **

MAJOR CONSPIRACIES PROJECT AND PAPER 480 points __5/11__ Jacob/Kayla_ 5/11­­_ __Ashley/Shannan___ __5/11___Garrett/Amanda Taylor
 * See “ Due Dates__” for specific date to keep track of your progress__ **

5/12_ __Courtney/Amanda Ray__ __5/12___ James/Richelle __5/12___Kayley/Spencer __5/13__ Whitney/Nikki_ __5/13___ Trae/Pete_ __5/13__ Brittany/Lindsey_

5/14___Celena/Emily__ __5/14__ Raylein/Brock_ __5/14__ Bethany/Matt_ __5/17__ Sierra/Taylor

__5/17__ Zach/Abby 5/17 __Carol/Justin__ _ 5/18 __Johnnie/Kalynn__



(100 points) PAPERS DUE __MAY 7__
 * An example will be provided ||

Must have: 1. Title page APA style 2. Abstract APA style a. Short summary 3. Paper APA style (includes table of contents, major headings, sub headings…) 4. References APA style 5. Review of research (what you found). What is the conspiracy? 6. Proof of both sides of the argument. What are the details? 7. Two real life experiences (family members if everyone is deceased) 8. Two photographs with detailed explanations 9. Two quotes that epitomize the conspiracy 10. What are the implications of your findings? (your feelings conspiracy or not)

= Artifact = ** 40pts ** || ** Total ** Breland ** 5-12 H ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Mitchell ** 5-14 H ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Matt ** 5-14 H ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Kayla ** 5-11 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Taylor ** 5-17 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Abby ** 5-17 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Nikki ** 5-13 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Shannan ** 5-11 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Justin ** 5-17 H ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Emily ** 5-14 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Kalynn ** 5-18 H ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Pete ** 5-13 H ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Lindsey ** 5-13 H ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || || ** Students ** || ** Topic ** Amanda Taylor ** 5-11 H ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Amanda Ray ** 5-12 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Katherine ** 5-18 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || Richelle ** 5-12 G ** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || ** Students ** || ** Topic **
 * 10pts ** || ** Plan **
 * outline **
 * 20 pts ** || ** Abstract Title Page **
 * 20pts ** || ** Page 1 rough draft **
 * 20pts ** || ** Page 2/3 rough draft **
 * 40pts ** || ** Paper **
 * 150 pts **
 * ppt check **
 * 20pts ** || ** Project 160pts **
 * 480 pts ** || ** Letter Grade ** ||
 * ** Due Date ** ||  || ** 4/7&8 ** || ** 4/15&16 ** || ** 4/19&20 ** || ** 4/22&23 ** || ** 4/28/29 ** || ** 5/7 ** || ** 5/11-18 ** ||   ||   ||
 * || Watson
 * || Raylein
 * || Bethany
 * || Jacob
 * || Sierra
 * || Zach
 * || Whitney
 * || Ashley
 * || Carol
 * || Celena
 * || Johnnie
 * || Trae
 * || Brittany
 * 10pts ** || ** Plan **
 * outline **
 * 20 pts ** || ** Abstract Title Page **
 * 20pts ** || ** Page 1 rough draft **
 * 20pts ** || ** Page 2/3 rough draft **
 * 40pts ** || ** Paper **
 * 150 pts ** || ** Project 160pts ** || ** Total **
 * 420 pts ** || ** Letter Grade ** ||
 * ** Due Date ** ||  || ** 4/7&8 ** || ** 4/15&16 ** || ** 4/19&20 ** || ** 4/27&28 ** || ** 5/5&6 ** || ** 5/7 ** || ** 5/11-18 ** ||   ||   ||
 * || Garrett
 * || Courtney
 * || Samantha
 * || James

Teacher Name: Gazette/Harvill – American History/English III Honors

Conspiracy Project

Student names Date __Block___ Project Title

Project Purpose ___ -resources -evidence -deadlines -use of time ||< Ö Used a variety of challenging, reliable, & appropriate resources Ö Used appropriate evidence & examples Ö Met all deadlines Ö Used any extra time to extend research ||< 40 ||<  ||<   || -purpose -organization -audience appeal -information -sources ||< Ö High audience interest Ö Cover topic with outstanding information Ö Fulfilled purpose Ö Credited all sources Ö Used logical easy-to-follow order ||< 40 ||<  ||<   || -audience appeal purpose -effectiveness -effort --creativity ||< Ö Highly interesting Ö Easy to see and understand Ö Supported purpose Ö Communicated ideas clearly Ö Showed outstanding effort Ö Creativity above and beyond expectations ||< 40 ||<  ||<   || -accuracy -details -sources (credibility) ||< Ö Had few errors Ö Thoroughly proofread and revised Ö All information supported main idea ||< 40 ||<  ||<   || -delivery -props -eye contact ||< Ö Spoke audibly and expressively Ö Used engaging props and gestures Ö Maintained excellent eye contact ||< 40 ||<  ||<   ||
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