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• Type of paperResearch Paper
• SubjectHistory
• Number of pages6
• Format of citationMLA
• Number of cited resources10
• Type of serviceWriting

you have three different choices for this paper 1) SLICE OF LIFE: Student will step into the shoes of a person from the past and write a first-person autobiographical account of an experience in that person′s life. This can take the form of a narrative, a diary, or a journal that explores the writer′s thoughts, feelings and opinions about his or her life experience and the world around them. The character may be of any age, gender, or socio-economic status, need not be famous or have made any significant contribution, and may be real or fictional as long as the story takes place in real time with real persons and events included in the discourse. 2) TIME MACHINE: Student will step into the shoes of a modern researcher or journalist, and go backwards in time to explore a significant era or event by interacting and interviewing real historical persons from that time. The finished form can take the form of a magazine article, news series, or series of interviews, and should include your own thoughts, feelings and opinions about the encounter, as well as thoughts and feelings of those encountered. ( For a model or template to follow, read a personal-encounter article from National Geographic.) 3) MODERN DETECTIVE: Student will step into the shoes of a modern day investigator by raising a question about a historical person or event, and then use available historical evidence to provide a credible and convincing answer. Evidence should include authentic written records, documents, speeches and letters from real people relevant to the question being explored, which should be presented and analyzed as though arguing a court case or submitting an investigative report. An example of such an investigation might be as follows: “What political, economic and geographic factors contributed most to the collapse of the Imperial Roman state in the West, and what elements survived to influence European culture during the Middle Ages?” for this one here are some question you can chose from there in the word document i need the best grade possibly

Possible Modern Detective Questions

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1. In what ways and to what extent do recent findings of paleontologists in Africa agree or conflict with the Biblical account of creation?

2. What evidences does the Bible offer to support or refute modern archaeological assessment of Neolithic culture?

3. Why, if the human race first emerged in Africa, did civilization first develop in Mesopotamia?

4. In what ways and to what extent was Daniel’s prophetic interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream a prediction of actual future historical events, and to what extent was it metaphorical?

5. What geographical, historical, economic, and/or technological factors contributed to the rise of Egypt as a world power before 1000 B.C.?

6. What geographical, historical, economic, and/or technological factors contributed to the demise of Egyptian power and influence after 1000 B.C.?

7. Why was organized civilization late to develop in India, compared with the Middle East, and what historical and geographic factors contributed to its uniquely distinct characteristics?

8. In what ways and to what extent did the Persian Empire choose a different path from the Middle East empires that preceded it?

9. What key features set Ancient Chinese culture apart from Egypt, India, or the Middle East, and in what ways was it the basically the same?

10. In what ways and to what extent does the New Testament message regarding social and interpersonal relationships compare and contrast with the teachings of Confucius?

11. In what ways and to what extent does the New Testament message regarding social and interpersonal relationships compare and contrast with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

12. In what ways did the Ancient Greek learning and mindset contribute to the Italian Renaissance?

13. In what ways and to what extent did the life and exploits of Alexander the Great permanently alter the course of human history for people in Egypt and the Middle East?

14. What political, social and economic factors made it inevitable that Rome would evolve from a republic to an empire by the end of the Punic Wars?

15. In what ways did Roman culture influence the development of early Christianity, and/or what affect and to what extent did Christianity alter the later development of Rome?

16. What political, social, and economic factors contributed to the collapse of Roman government in the West by the end of the 5th century A.D.?

17. What social, culture, and religious factors contributed to Charlemagne being crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 A.D., 324 years after Roman government had vanished in the West?

18. In what ways and to what extent did the reign of Emperor Constantine alter the development of Christianity in the centuries that followed?

19. What cultural and historical factors contributed to the spread of Hinduism in Indian society?

20. What cultural and historical factors contributed to the spread of Buddhism in East Asian society?

21. What cultural and historical factors contributed to the rapid spread of Islam in Africa and the Middle East?

22. In what ways and to what extent did the Byzantine Empire differ from late Roman civilization, and in what ways was it the same?

23. What geographical, cultural and religious factors contributed to the eventual collapse of Byzantine power and influence by the middle of the 15th century A.D.?

24. In what ways and to what extent might the Byzantine Empire have either aided or hindered the success of the Crusades?

25. In what ways and to what extent did the Vatican and its influence stray from the ministry of the early Catholic Church by the time of the Crusades?

26. In what ways and to what extent do any of the three large Islamic empires of the Ottomans, the Safavids or the Mughals compare and contrast with the later European Renaissance?

27. In what ways and to what extent was Medieval Europe “dark” in comparison to late Roman civilization, and/or in what ways was learning and culture still advancing toward a Renaissance?

28. In what ways and to what extent did medieval culture in North or West Africa compare and contrast with medieval culture in Europe between 800-1500 A.D.?

29. In what ways and to what extent did medieval culture in North, Central or South America compare and contrast with medieval culture in Europe between 800-1500 A.D.?

30. In what ways and to what extent did the voyages of China’s Zheng He (1371-1433) compare and contrast with those of Columbus a century later?

31. In what ways and to what extent did Ming culture in China compare and contrast with former rule by the Mongols?

32. What historical, cultural and religious factors contributed the continued failure of the Crusades to recapture the Holy Land for Western Christendom?

33. What political, social and religious factors stunted the development of learning, science and invention in Medieval Europe until the 15th century A.D.?

34. What political, social and religious changes in late Medieval Europe contributed to the development of powerful nation-states in the west that were capable of sponsoring extensive voyages of discovery?

35. What political, social and economic developments contributed to maritime nations in Europe deciding to launch out onto the Atlantic in a quest for a new route to the Indies?

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Rubric Score _________
Grade __________

Research Paper

Grading Rubric

Excellent

Good

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Requisite Length and Format

27-30 pts
· Minimum 5-7 pp
· Proper format
· Effectively placed into correct historical setting
· Paper is organized in a clear logical sequence
that engages the reader

23-26 pts
· At least 4+ pp
AND

· Proper format
AND

· Adequately placed into historical setting,
AND

· Paper follows somewhat logical sequence

19-22 pts
· Only 3+ pp,
OR

· Strays from proper format,
OR

· Inadequately placed into historical setting,
OR

· Paper is disorganized or difficult to follow

0-18 pts
· Less than 3 pp,
OR

· Does not follow format,
OR

· Disregards or incorrect historical setting,
OR

· No apparent sequence or organization

Thesis and

Authenticity

27-30 pts
· Clearly stated opinion
· Clearly stated evidence
to support the opinion
· Presents major points or arguments with strong relevance to character(s) sphere of knowledge and influence

23-26 pts
· Seems to offer an opinion
· Evidence may be only superficial or easily refuted
· Presents major points or arguments with some relevance to character(s) sphere of knowledge and influence

19-22 pts
· Opinion is vague or unclear,
OR

· Evidence may be vague, unclear, or dubious
OR

· Main points are unclear,
OR

· Relevance to character(s) sphere of knowledge or influence is questionable

0-18 pts
· Opinion is not stated,
OR

· Evidence is not offered or is irrelevant,
OR

· Lacks substantive historical facts,
OR

· Major points or facts are clearly wrong,
OR

· Lacks any recognizable analysis

Historical Research

27-30 pts
· Directly cites at least 3 different primary sources
· Explores interpretation of people and events from at least 2 secondary sources
· Thorough bibliography

23-26 pts
· Directly cites 2 different primary sources,
OR

· Explores interpretation of people and events from 1 secondary source,
OR

· Acceptable bibliography

19-22 pts
· Directly cites only 1 primary source,
OR

· No secondary source used or is only referred to,
OR

· Sources used are not properly cited,
OR

· Minimal or weak bibliography

0-18 pts
· No primary sources,
OR

· No secondary source,
OR

· No bibliography

Connections & Diversity

27-30 pts
Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of connections and diversity of global communities

23-26 pts
Demonstrates adequate understanding of connections and diversity of global communities

19-22 pts
Demonstrates partial understanding of connections and diversity of global communities

0-18 pts
Shows little understanding of connections and diversity of global communities

Historical Context and Analysis of Human Experiences

27-30 pts
· Clearly and engagingly discusses significance of historical context
· Description of life at the time is compelling and creative
· Convincingly analyzes how past experience is similar/different from the present

23-26 pts
· Adequately discusses significance of historical context
· Description of life at the time is adequate and convincing
· Acknowledges how past experience is similar/ different from the present

19-22 pts
· Only minimal discussion of historical context
· OR Description of life at the time is only partially convincing, OR
· Shows minimal understanding of how past experience is similar/different from the present

0-18 pts
· Fails to discuss historical context, OR
· Description of life at the time is inaccurate or unconvincing, OR
· Fails to notice how past human experience is similar/different from the present

Spiritual Insight

27-30 pts
· Cites or refers to at least 2 relevant spiritual principles or beliefs
· Applies insight within proper context to events or characters discussed
· Shows critical awareness of past or present geo-political concerns

23-26 pts
· Cites or refers to only 1 relevant spiritual principle or belief,
OR

· Principle or belief used does not apply within historical context,
AND

· Shows some awareness of past or present geo-political concerns

19-22 pts
· Principle or belief only vaguely referred to in a general context,
OR

· Principle or belief does not apply within the historical context,
OR

· Seems to misunderstand past or present geo-political concerns

0-18 pts
· NO principle or belief is offered,
OR

· Past or present geo-political concerns are clearly ignored

Mechanics

18-20 pts
Good fluency, w proper spelling, grammar, etc.

15-17 pts
May lack some fluency, or has minimal minor errors

12-14 pts
Lacks coherence or has numerous or clearly noticeable writing errors

0-11 pts
Poorly written, or has major errors

Total Score = ____ / 200