Pairs for Vietnam War DBQ 05/27/09

You will work on your DBQ in pairs. I would like to see friendly collaboration and task-oriented work.

1. Timmy and Heather
2. Sarah and Kate
3. Dave and Tori
   
4. Miklos and Mia (M&M)
   
5. Hyanna and Bree (Suzanne)
   
6. Connor and Deanna
7. Dawn and Corissa
8. Noelle
   

Possible topics for DBQ:

1. Reasons US got involved in Vietnam conflict
   
2. Reasons for expansion of involvement under Johnson
3. How draft policies made it a "working class war"
4. Reasons why Americans increasingly resented the war
   

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Vietnam War HW Question 05/19/09

Read Chapter 30.2: America in Vietnam

Questions:
Evaluate the strategies and advantages held by US forces over the Vietcong.
What advantages and strategies did the Vietcong hold over American troops?

4 sentences minimum, post in the comments below.
Identify yourself with first name ONLY, please!

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Lab Work: Assemble and Format IA

Good morning, folks!

We are in the lab today to assemble all the pieces of your IA into one document and format it properly.

You should follow the layout of the sample IA (link at left).

Steps:
1. Copy and paste parts A-E into one document (google or word document)
2. Double-space and use a 12 point font- Times or Arial
3. Be sure to use the appropriate heading for each section
4. Don't forget title page!
5. Create a works cited section in Turabian format
6. Make a "table of contents" last- some of you may not get to it, and that is O.K.

Save it/send it to yourself.

Due tomorrow (printed)!

Lab Work: Part D: Analysis

Today we are in the lab to work on Part D of your IA: Analysis.

The analysis portion will probably be the most familiar part of the IA in that you are being asked to do something you do with every history paper: Make an argument about your topic that can be supported by the facts in your summary of evidence.

Your arguments will vary; some of you may disagree with a common interpretation of an event, "It can be argued that the Bay of Pigs Invasion was actually a success when measured by x, x, and x."

Some of you may compare and contrast different historical interpretations (your source) of an event: "While Hieser argues that Sturgis was founded with an emphasis on global education, Andre presents evidence that Sturgis was established to provide an alternative to the local public school."

Some of you may have a more traditional thesis (no example needed- you do this probably 3x a week!).

Head over to the link on the left (Spring IA Guidelines) where there is more info about Part D. We will go through it together; then you will have time to work.

Lab Work: Part D: Analysis

Today we are in the lab to work on Part D of your IA: Analysis.

The analysis portion will probably be the most familiar part of the IA in that you are being asked to do something you do with every history paper: Make an argument about your topic that can be supported by the facts in your summary of evidence.

Your arguments will vary; some of you may disagree with a common interpretation of an event, "It can be argued that the Bay of Pigs Invasion was actually a success when measured by x, x, and x."

Some of you may compare and contrast different historical interpretations (your source) of an event: "While Hieser argues that Sturgis was founded with an emphasis on global education, Andre presents evidence that Sturgis was established to provide an alternative to the local public school."

Some of you may have a more traditional thesis (no example needed- you do this probably 3x a week!).

Head over to the link on the left (Spring IA Guidelines) where there is more info about Part D. We will go through it together; then you will have time to work.

Lab work: Summary of Evidence DAY 2

Hi Sophomores,

I am home sick, but everyone did a wonderful job working independently on their IA Part B: Summary of Evidence yesterday. Today is the LAST day we will have to work on it in school. It is due this Friday.

Another reminder: A few of you have mentioned that you are still trying to find sources and doing research. I recommend that you move past that stage and start your summary of evidence.

HW tonight will also be up on my website. It is basically an outline of the info in your textbook on the Berlin Airlift. We will be back in the classroom tomorrow.

Email me if you have q's.

Lab work: Summary of Evidence

We are in the lab today to have time to work on your IA Part B: Summary of Evidence. This is essentially a summary of your research notes in a logical order.

Basic requirements:

1. Typed
2. Research question at the top of the page.
   
3. Approx. 400 words
4. Bullets (complete sentences) or paragraphs
5. Footnotes as citations in Turabian format
6. Due this Friday

Whether you use bullets or paragraphs, you will need to divide the evidence into sections that are relevant to your research question. See this sample for an idea of what your bullets should be like.

After you read this, please create a document, save it, and get started.

Remember, if you are going to google doc me, it has to have your name and summary of evidence.