PAP World History

Locklear:  Rappin' wit da G-dawgs!


The assignment

You and your partner will create a “rap” song about a topic from Greek culture.  You will have two days to research in the library - you will have one day with printed sources and one day on the computer. You may continue your research out of class and at home. Be sure to take the Library's Password Page with you for the electronic resources.


Information needed

Class Handout


Resources

You will need at least five different sources: 

1. Three (3) electronic sources (Internet) 

(authentic, no Wikipedia or Google searches)    

2. Two (2) printed sources (see your class reserve cart)

Library Catalog
 

The subscription databases shown on the Research Resources page provide your electronic or "Internet" resources for your project.  


Evaluating Information

Be sure to utilize credible and reliable sources  -- articles that are self-published or that rely on personal opinion, publications that are slanted in favor of one side, or sites that are strongly commercial will not meet criteria required from good researchers.  Resources found on the Research Resources page have authority and can be considered credible and reliable   


Citing Sources

Keep a list of resources used.  The Citing Sources Worksheet will be turned in as your list of resources used.


Teacher Evaluation and Due Dates

Rubric for Grading

Class Handout

Class Page
Class Handout
Topic List
Research Resources
Citing Sources Help
Rubric
Gaggle
Library Main Page
Updated 10/13/09