World Literature – Ms. Barrus - MRHS

1. South Africa 2.Egypt 3.Nigeria 4. Algeria 5.guinea

6.Kenya 7.Angola 8.Rwanda 9.Cameroon

10. Cape Verde

What you and your group must complete

•Conduct research•Identify and evaluate 2-3 outside sources•Compose your section of the research paper•Complete an annotated bibliography•Complete slides for your group’s visual presentation

•Conduct research•Complete research paper and annotated bibliography•Create a PhotoStory Presentation with slides for each section of your paper•Present your PhotoStory

What’s in your paper and how it should be organized

Title Page – All group member names, class, date of completion, title, school name

Table of Contents – All group member pieces with names and page numbers

Paper Outline – An outline of all major chapters/sections

Chapters/Sections – Each group member’s contribution to the paper

Annotated Bibliography – One annotated bibliography of all sources used. There should be anywhere from 6-10 sources depending on the number of people in your group.

Each paper should contain the following sections:

History/Politics – A detailed analysis of the historical events and people that shaped your country. Also, an analysis of the political structure, parties and movements (wars etc) that have occurred and are occurring in your country.

Economy – A detailed analysis of the economic factors that strengthen or weaken your country. Consider natural resources, exportation and imports, education/literacy levels, and average household income.

Social Customs – An analysis of religious practices, languages, racial make-up, colonial influences, art, dress (clothing) and foods native to your country.

Social Problems – A description of current social problems and their causes. This may include diseases, economic problems, tribal issues, civil wars, famine etc.

Journalism Review – A review of two to three current news articles. Formulate a thesis that answers the following question, “_____________is/is not a developing (third world) nation because…” based on your article findings.

Present a PhotoStory that summarizes your findings:

Each group member should find 2-3 images and create at least 2-3 slides worth of information that summarizes their part of the research paper.

When everything is due…

You MUST submit the work by the posted deadlines before you can move forward.

Papers received after May 18th will have a letter grade deducted for each day late.

Presentations are May 19th, 20th and 21st. Please don’t be absent and let your group down.

April 30th – Research guide for each group member complete (IG)

May 7th – Outlines Due (IG)

May 14th – Content Due (IG)Annotated Bibliography (GG)

May 19, 20, 21st – Presentations Due (GG)

May 17th – Group Papers Due (IG), (GG)