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Historical Figures to Choose From:
Catherine de' Medici
Alexander the Great
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Mansa Musa
Simon Bolivar
Caesar Augustus
Martin Luther King Jr.
This list is not set in stone!
If there is another historical figure you would like to do your book on, reach out and clear it by me!
Make sure there is enough information though when choosing a figure that is not on the list.
Alexander the Great
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Mansa Musa
Simon Bolivar
Caesar Augustus
Martin Luther King Jr.
This list is not set in stone!
If there is another historical figure you would like to do your book on, reach out and clear it by me!
Make sure there is enough information though when choosing a figure that is not on the list.
Rules for Research and Citations
-No Wikipedia
(Tip: Use the sources at the bottom of the Wikipedia pages by following the links)
-Web sources are acceptable, but assess where you are getting your information from to ensure it is credible.
-The citations for this book should be in MLA format, so when looking at information make sure you gather the proper information (author, date, title of article, etc.).
-If you have questions about citations, I am a resource for you!
(Tip: Use the sources at the bottom of the Wikipedia pages by following the links)
-Web sources are acceptable, but assess where you are getting your information from to ensure it is credible.
-The citations for this book should be in MLA format, so when looking at information make sure you gather the proper information (author, date, title of article, etc.).
-If you have questions about citations, I am a resource for you!
Quick MLA Citation Format Overview:
This page is to give you a quick overview of the citation format. Feel free to reach out though if you have questions or concerns.
When gathering information, you need to write down: Author, Title, Title Container, Contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication Date, and Location of the source.
When gathering information, you need to write down: Author, Title, Title Container, Contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication Date, and Location of the source.
If you use online sources, it is recommended that you include the access date at the end of your citation. This means the day that you looked at the information and wrote it down. URLs are also usually recommended, but I will not require them as long as you provide the website name from where you got your information!
If you have any more questions, the Purdue website and the video below are great resources!
Questions to Ask Youself
Keep these questions in mind as you do your research:
If it is a web source, is it credible?
This means essentially, is the information the same as another source? For example, if a source says that the person was born in 1755 when every other source you have seen says they were born in 1740, then the source is probably not credible.
What type of bias is there?
It is important to assert what possible bias sources may have. Does the information you are being given try to sell you anything (does not necessarily have to be a product, it can be a certain story or view of the person you are researching)?
What information is important?
You might receive a lot of different information while you research. While you want to be true in presenting the life of your historical figure, it is important to prioritize what you want to share with us. Don't share too little information though!
If it is a web source, is it credible?
This means essentially, is the information the same as another source? For example, if a source says that the person was born in 1755 when every other source you have seen says they were born in 1740, then the source is probably not credible.
What type of bias is there?
It is important to assert what possible bias sources may have. Does the information you are being given try to sell you anything (does not necessarily have to be a product, it can be a certain story or view of the person you are researching)?
What information is important?
You might receive a lot of different information while you research. While you want to be true in presenting the life of your historical figure, it is important to prioritize what you want to share with us. Don't share too little information though!
Requirements for Your Book:
Your book should include:
-Introduction of your historical figure
This should introduce us to the historical figure! Make us excited about what we about to read in your book!
-Birth/Childhood of historical figure*
If there is no information on this, explain why that might be. If historians have guessed about the early life of your historical figure, what are those guesses?
-Education (if any) of historical figure
If your historical figure received any education, discuss it! if not, then discuss why they were not educated or did not receive an education.
-Accomplishments/Significance of historical figure
This should be the bulk of your book! Why is this person significant?
-Introduction of your historical figure
This should introduce us to the historical figure! Make us excited about what we about to read in your book!
-Birth/Childhood of historical figure*
If there is no information on this, explain why that might be. If historians have guessed about the early life of your historical figure, what are those guesses?
-Education (if any) of historical figure
If your historical figure received any education, discuss it! if not, then discuss why they were not educated or did not receive an education.
-Accomplishments/Significance of historical figure
This should be the bulk of your book! Why is this person significant?