AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY RESEARCH REPORT








NAME_________________________________ DATE __________________________

AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH REPORT

I. Select explorer. _________________________________________

II. Select resources ( encyclopedias, internet, textbooks, CD Roms, etc.)

List resources here:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

III. Take notes on 3 x 5 index cards. Write main idea or question on each card.
Use bullets in front of notes.
Suggestions:
When and where was he/she born?
What was his/her childhood like?
What wash his/her family life like?
What were his/her accomplishments?
What problems did he/she encounter?

IV. Put notes in outline form. (See outline on next page.)

V. Write rough copy using outline.

VI. Proofread/revise rough copy (have teacher proofread/revise).

VII. Write/type final copy.

VIII. Include Bibliography. (See Bibliography page.)

IX. Include a timeline of the person’s life.

X. Add any pictures, charts, maps you desire to your report.


AFRICAN AMERICAN OUTLINE

______________________________________________
(Name of Explorer)

I. When and where born
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
II. Early childhood
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
III. Family life
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
IV. Accomplishments
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
V. Important people in his/her life
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VI. Problems encountered
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VII. Date, place, and cause of death (if applicable)
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VIII. Other important facts
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
D. ___________________________________________________
E. ___________________________________________________
TIMELINE OF EVENTS IN PERSON’S LIFE



- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________







BIBLIOGRAPHY
Made Simple
(Entries must be in alphabetical order.)

One author book:

Author’s last name, First name. Title of book . City, State of publication:
Publishing Co, c. date.

Two author book:

Author last name, First name, and Author’s last name, First name. Title
of book . City, State of publication: Publishing Co., c. date.

Encyclopedia:

“Title of article.” Title of Encyclopedia. c. date ed.

CD Rom/DVD:

Title of Encyclopedia/program. CD-ROM. Publisher, c. date.

Internet Website:

(With Author)
Author’s last name, First name. “Title of article, web page, or site.” Title
Magazine, Journal, Encyclopedia, etc. Editor of project.
c. date (day month year). Network address (URL) in angle brackets

(Without Author)
“Title of article, web page, or site.” Title of Encyclopedia, etc. c. date.
Publisher. c. date (day month year). Network address (URL) in
angle brackets



SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Indent all lines after the first.
• Punctuate and underline as indicated in examples.

(SAMPLE TITLE PAGE)














MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.,
MAN OF VISION











Your name










AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY RESEARCH REPORT








NAME_________________________________ DATE __________________________

AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH REPORT

I. Select explorer. _________________________________________

II. Select resources ( encyclopedias, internet, textbooks, CD Roms, etc.)

List resources here:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

III. Take notes on 3 x 5 index cards. Write main idea or question on each card.
Use bullets in front of notes.
Suggestions:
When and where was he/she born?
What was his/her childhood like?
What wash his/her family life like?
What were his/her accomplishments?
What problems did he/she encounter?

IV. Put notes in outline form. (See outline on next page.)

V. Write rough copy using outline.

VI. Proofread/revise rough copy (have teacher proofread/revise).

VII. Write/type final copy.

VIII. Include Bibliography. (See Bibliography page.)

IX. Include a timeline of the person’s life.

X. Add any pictures, charts, maps you desire to your report.


AFRICAN AMERICAN OUTLINE

______________________________________________
(Name of Explorer)

I. When and where born
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
II. Early childhood
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
III. Family life
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
IV. Accomplishments
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
V. Important people in his/her life
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VI. Problems encountered
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VII. Date, place, and cause of death (if applicable)
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VIII. Other important facts
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
D. ___________________________________________________
E. ___________________________________________________
TIMELINE OF EVENTS IN PERSON’S LIFE



- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________







BIBLIOGRAPHY
Made Simple
(Entries must be in alphabetical order.)

One author book:

Author’s last name, First name. Title of book . City, State of publication:
Publishing Co, c. date.

Two author book:

Author last name, First name, and Author’s last name, First name. Title
of book . City, State of publication: Publishing Co., c. date.

Encyclopedia:

“Title of article.” Title of Encyclopedia. c. date ed.

CD Rom/DVD:

Title of Encyclopedia/program. CD-ROM. Publisher, c. date.

Internet Website:

(With Author)
Author’s last name, First name. “Title of article, web page, or site.” Title
Magazine, Journal, Encyclopedia, etc. Editor of project.
c. date (day month year). Network address (URL) in angle brackets

(Without Author)
“Title of article, web page, or site.” Title of Encyclopedia, etc. c. date.
Publisher. c. date (day month year). Network address (URL) in
angle brackets



SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Indent all lines after the first.
• Punctuate and underline as indicated in examples.

(SAMPLE TITLE PAGE)














MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.,
MAN OF VISION











Your name




AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY RESEARCH REPORT








NAME_________________________________ DATE __________________________

AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH REPORT

I. Select explorer. _________________________________________

II. Select resources ( encyclopedias, internet, textbooks, CD Roms, etc.)

List resources here:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

III. Take notes on 3 x 5 index cards. Write main idea or question on each card.
Use bullets in front of notes.
Suggestions:
When and where was he/she born?
What was his/her childhood like?
What wash his/her family life like?
What were his/her accomplishments?
What problems did he/she encounter?

IV. Put notes in outline form. (See outline on next page.)

V. Write rough copy using outline.

VI. Proofread/revise rough copy (have teacher proofread/revise).

VII. Write/type final copy.

VIII. Include Bibliography. (See Bibliography page.)

IX. Include a timeline of the person’s life.

X. Add any pictures, charts, maps you desire to your report.


AFRICAN AMERICAN OUTLINE

______________________________________________
(Name of Explorer)

I. When and where born
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
II. Early childhood
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
III. Family life
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
IV. Accomplishments
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
V. Important people in his/her life
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VI. Problems encountered
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VII. Date, place, and cause of death (if applicable)
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
VIII. Other important facts
A. ___________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________
D. ___________________________________________________
E. ___________________________________________________
TIMELINE OF EVENTS IN PERSON’S LIFE



- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________

- ______________________________________________________







BIBLIOGRAPHY
Made Simple
(Entries must be in alphabetical order.)

One author book:

Author’s last name, First name. Title of book . City, State of publication:
Publishing Co, c. date.

Two author book:

Author last name, First name, and Author’s last name, First name. Title
of book . City, State of publication: Publishing Co., c. date.

Encyclopedia:

“Title of article.” Title of Encyclopedia. c. date ed.

CD Rom/DVD:

Title of Encyclopedia/program. CD-ROM. Publisher, c. date.

Internet Website:

(With Author)
Author’s last name, First name. “Title of article, web page, or site.” Title
Magazine, Journal, Encyclopedia, etc. Editor of project.
c. date (day month year). Network address (URL) in angle brackets

(Without Author)
“Title of article, web page, or site.” Title of Encyclopedia, etc. c. date.
Publisher. c. date (day month year). Network address (URL) in
angle brackets



SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Indent all lines after the first.
• Punctuate and underline as indicated in examples.

(SAMPLE TITLE PAGE)














MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.,
MAN OF VISION











Your name
Teach your students how to do proper research while learning about famous women who have made a difference in history. This packet gives directions on the format of a research paper, an outline template, a timeline template, Bibliography format, as well as a sample title page.