Sunday, February 24, 2013

MLA Biography Project (24/1-4)

This week everyone will be creating an MLA Biography Report for the same Historical Person you did your Facebook Project on.  Please use the research you already did to complete the report by the end of the week.  The format for your report is as follows:

All papers will be 2-3 pages in length.  (My Sample is 4).  You must use the Historical Figure that you were assigned during the Facebook Historical Project. (See List Posted In Class Or Ask Mr. S).  You will use the MLA Short Form (See Example Below), but the report will be Times New Roman, Font 12, Single Spaced (Except for Header) and must include at least three (3) sources in the MLA Citation Format you practiced last week.  You must also turn in an MLA BIOGRAPHY PLANNING SHEET with your report.  The Planning Sheet may be hand-written, but the report itself must be SAVED as a PDF from MS WORD and sent as an ATTACHMENT on and EMAIL.  No other forms of turn in will be accepted for credit.  See below for the Grading Rubric.

You must use the MLA Short Form (Click Here)

President John F. Kennedy MLA Biography Planning Sheet Example (Click Here)

President John F. Kennedy Report Sample (Click Here)

GRADING RUBRIC:

05 pts     All Text:  Times New Roman, 12-Font
05 pts     Page Number Right Justified in Header
05 pts     MLA Heading Left Justified, Double-Spaced, Correct Information
05 pts     Title Line Bold, Underlined and Centered Correctly
10 pts     Body of Paper Single-Spaced, Correct Indentation for Paragraphs
20 pts     Proper Spelling, Grammar, Sentence Structure
10 pts     Enough Material:  2-3 Pages Properly Structured
10 pts     Turned in Correct Format With Planning Sheet
20 pts     Properly Cited Bibliography:  At Least 3 References
10 pts     Overall Impression and Complete Story

This is a major project for the Third (3rd) Marking Period.  You will have at least four class days to work on it.  Please ask questions and use the skills you have learned for research and writing correct citations.  You will use these skills for the rest of your life.  Be proud of what you are about to turn in, and on the off chance you might learn something new, really do your best to understand why you are being asked to create this report.  I am proud of the work each of you are doing so far!!  Keep it up!!

- Mr. S

SAMPLE MLA BIOGRAPHY PROJECT BELOW



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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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