Civil War Research Project
Name:
You will research a Civil War topic and develop a project based on your research. You must have sources for
each project.
You will have May 2nd, May 13th, and May 16th to work on the project in class. You may choose to
work alone or with one (1) other person. If I notice any plagiarism, you will receive a zero!!
Step One: Choose a topic. Your topic can be a specific person, a battle, or some other important topic related
to the Civil War. (See pages 3 of this packet).
Step Two: Choose a format. You may choose Google Slides, Prezi, research paper, or an alternative
presentation. If you choose an alternative presentation, you must tell me what it is. Once you know what you are
researching and the format for your project, complete the Google Form which can also be found on my website.
STEPS 1, and 2 are due April 28th!
Step Three: Research & Requirements
1. Locate source materials for your topic. Read the material and take notes on the material you read.
You should have at least 7 facts (notes) from at least 3 sources. You may not use WIKIPEDIA! . You
may want to make an outline for your project! Once Step Four is completed, share with Mrs. McCreary
STEP 3 is due by the end of the period on May 11th.
Step Four : Final Project Guidelines
Google Slides GUIDELINES
a. Your Google Slides presentation will have a title page that includes your report topic, your name
and a graphic or picture that relates to your report.
b. All other pages will be designed in the following format below.
c. Choose an easy to read font & use size 32-48. . Make sure your text can be read on your
background.
d. No transition sounds. Sounds are optional and should only be included if they add to your
project.
d. You should have at least 8 slides. Each informational slide should have a title and bullets of
information.
e. Each slide must have at least one picture per slide.
f. The last page is a bibliography.
RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES
Use your outline as the basis for your research paper.
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a. Your paper must be typed, printed in black ink and double spaced.
b. Your paper should be at least two pages in length and use size 12 font.
c. You must include a title page which includes your name, title of paper, date and period. The
title page does not count as one of your two pages.
d. Neatness, spelling, and structure will be considered in your grade.
IMPORTANT-:
IF YOUR REPORT IS FOUND TO CONTAIN ANY PLAGARISM, YOU WILL
RECEIVE A ZERO AND AN OFFICE REFFERAL.
STEP 5 is due May 18th
Grade based on the following rubric.
_____A. Research (15 points)
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
Notes were on a Google Document; included a minimum of 6-8.
Included information on where notes were found i.e-website, book,
Included important facts that are related to the topic
_____B. Final Product (30 points)
5
4
3
2
1
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and structure
5
4
3
2
1
Informational, interesting, fact-based
5
4
3
2
1
Met design requirements (Google Slidee, paper, or alternative)
*length, title page, facts, colors, fonts.
5
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3
2
1
Oral presentation – spoke loudly and clearly, all member participated
5
4
3
2
1
Bibliography- complete, proper format.
5
4
3
2
1
Worked independently, cooperated with others, stayed on task, worked outside
of class time.
______TOTAL
/ 45 points
POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
*If you have a topic that you would like to research that is not listed below, see Mrs. McCreary for approval before starting your
project. Examples-Diseases, Slavery during the Civil War, The Assassination of Lincoln, Prison Camps, Surrender at
Appomattox.
Multiple students may not research the same person
or topic.
Option #1: Biographical Reports. Research one of the following people. Your research should
answer the following questions:
1. What are the basic biographical facts for my person?
2. What type of childhood and education did they have?
3. What careers and/or professions were they involved?
4. Why and/or how did they become involved in the Civil War?
5. What did they do during the Civil War?
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6. What was their most important contribution to the Civil War?
7. What did they do after the Civil War?
8. Visuals: Your report will include photographs, portraits or image of your person. Be sure to
cite where you obtained your pictures. Include this on your Google Doc.
9. Save your pictures and files on your flash drive.
LIST OF PEOPLE
➢ Stonewall Jackson
➢ William T. Sherman
➢ Dorothea Dix
➢ Clara Barton
➢ John Wilkes Booth
➢ George McClellan
➢ James Longstreet
➢ Life of Soldiers:
➢ 54th Massachusetts Regiment
➢ The Role of Women during the Civil War
➢ Civil War Spies
➢ Matthew Brady ( Photography)
➢ Irvin McDowell
➢ General PGT Beauregard
➢ Sally Tompkins
➢ General Joseph Hooker
➢ Robert G Shaw
➢ George Pickett
➢ George Meade
➢ John F Reynolds
➢ John Hood
➢ David Farraguat
➢ Medicine during the Civil War
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Option #2 Battles of Civil War: Research and report on one of the following battles. Your report
should answer the following questions:
1. When & where was this battle fought?
2. What events led up to this battle?
3. Why was this battle fought?
4. Who were the most important soldiers on the North in the battle?
5. Who were the most important soldiers on the South in the battle?
6. How did the battle progress (major actions, turning points, etc.?)
7. What was the importance of the battle?
8. Visuals: Your report will include photographs, portraits or image of your person. Be sure to
use a Google Doc to save your information. You will be graded on your information.
LIST OF BATTLES
➢ First Battle of Bull Run
➢ Shiloh
➢ Antietam
➢ Vicksburg
➢ Gettysburg
➢ The Wilderness
➢ Siege at Petersburg
➢ Atlanta/March to Sea
➢ Ironclads
➢ Andersonville Prison
➢ Camp Douglas
Bibliography example:
Creating a Bibliography: List all sources, including your textbook, magazines,
newspapers, books, internet websites, movies, recordings, letters, and images
Book Example:
Appleby, Joyce et al. Discovering Our Past: A History of the United States.
Columbus, Ohio: The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2013.
Internet Example: includes date you accessed the information
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Byzantium: Faith and Power, 1261-1557.”
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May 7, 2016. http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/byzantium_III/index.html.
You will also be turning in an outline. Example of Outline aka notes:
1. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in Hardin Kentucky. His
mother died when he was very young and this affected him greatly. He began his law career in
1830.
Obtained from:
Abraham Lincoln-Biography. April 21st, 2016 http://www.biography.com/people/abrahamlincoln-9382540#childhood
Questions?? Just ask!
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