2. You will…
Choose a person of note on which to
write a 1 ½ page report.
The report will contain a bibliography.
Produce a PowerPoint based on your
report.
3. Research
We will spend one day in the library to
check out resources.
We will then work in class on note-taking
and research using your resources from
the library and the internet.
You will have one week to take notes,
after which, you will begin writing your
report.
4. Criteria Pts Possible Pts Earned Comments
Report Rubric
Birth Date/Birthplace 5
Death Date/ Place of Death 5
Early life: (family and early events) 15
Education/Career: 15
Major Accomplishments and Significance (Must
explain why this individual is worthy of
30
note in their field of expertise. Must provide
dates, if applicable.)
End of Life: (How did their life end) 10
Grammar and Spelling
10
(Each error results in one-half point loss.)
Neatness/Presentation 5
Bibliography 5
5. The Report
Based on the rubric, you need to include
all the information that you are able to
find.
Make sure that you let me know what you
are unable to find, because I might be
able to help you locate it.
6. After you have completed the
written portion…
You will produce a PowerPoint that
includes movement in the slides and
transitions.
We will talk about this later!
