I. The document provides guidelines for Project 1, which requires students to develop a 1-2 page writing plan for an essay analyzing a significant historical event's impact on American society. II. The writing plan must include: a description of the selected event and why it is significant; at least two relevant academic secondary sources; at least two relevant primary sources; a research question; and an identified audience along with how the message will be tailored for that audience. III. Students will be assessed on addressing these critical elements in their writing plan using the provided rubric.