LivingWax Museum

Research Paper:

Each student must complete a one to one and a half page research paper. This paper can be typed (double-spaced using a 16 font) or neatly hand written. A list of your sources will be required with at least one book/encyclopedia and one website. A title page with a picture must be included. The title page must be done on a computer. This will not be part of your one to one and a half page research paper.Remember to include information about he person’s life and family as well as any contributions this person has made.

Your paper will be due no later than May 10, 2011.

The “LivingWax Museum” will be held the week of May 23-27 in the school auditorium. You need to get to know the person you have chosen so you can become this person. A 30-45 second speech will be required. We will work on presentations in class from May 16-20; however, you will be expected to practice at home. Parents, other students, and school staff will be invited.

Remember that I am here to help you, so do not forget to ask me if you can’t find an artifact that you feel represents your person. Also, let me know if I need to help you find clothing for your costume. Do not wait until the last minute!!!!!

LivingWax Museum

  • Important information/facts about the person’s childhood, family life, and social life.
  • What were his/her interests as a child/adult
  • Where he/she lived/lives
  • Contributions made by this person, i.e. why are they important
  • Notable awards received throughout his/her lifetime

AN OUTLINE IS ATTACHED

Research Paper should include:

  • A title page with a picture of your person
  • A 1-1 ½ page typed or hand written research paper
  • Written in first person (remember you are representing the person you are writing about)
  • A list with at least 3 sources, 1 book/encycopedia and 2 websites
  • Display with pictures and captions about your person (this should be clearly seen by the audience from a distance). Examples include but are not limited to a poster board, tri-fold board, or a diorama. (This will be completed at home.)
  • Voice Thread will be used to make a commercial to advertise your museum exhibit (this will be done at school).

Note: I will be looking for sentence structure (complete sentences, capitalization, and punctuation), word choice, organization and voice (first person). This report should be written in your own words. Remember not to plagiarize.

Outline for Research Paper

  1. Title Page (picture, person’s name, and your name)
  2. Introduction
  3. Who is your biography about?
  4. What is the most important reason this person is famous?
  5. Childhood
  6. Born (where and when)
  7. Parents, siblings
  8. Interest, if possible
  9. Early – Later Years
  10. College – Adulthood
  11. Occupations
  12. Activities, beliefs, influences
  13. Accomplishments

Why is this person famous (elaborate with details such as awards, etc.)?

  1. Conclusion

Review why this person should be remembered in our history books today and/or in the future.

  1. List of sources

****Don’t forget to keep track of your resources