Name:___________________
Canadian
Heroes of the Twentieth Century
Now that you
have selected your Canadian Hero you should begin development of your thesis
statement. Your thesis statement is the main question you are trying to
answer with your research. Don't worry, it's not too complicated.
Ask yourself:
Why am I researching this individual?
You already
know the answer to this. You are gathering information on this individual
because you have determined they are a Canadian Hero whose accomplishments
merit study.
How do I know they are worthy of study?
You have already
defined your terms hero, Canadian, and Canadian Hero. You have decided
the criteria for finding both a hero and a Canadian. You have decided what
kind of Canadian hero you are looking for. You have researched the Digitial
Collections website and selected 11 possible candidates for your Canadian
Hero. You have narrowed your selection to the one individual you are most
interested in studying.
Okay, but could you give me a hint about the main
point of the essay?
As previously
discussed you are attempting to examine how your individual affected the
Canadian Identity. The main question you are trying to answer might resemble
the following:
How did
the accomplishments of my Canadian Hero affect the Canadian Identity?
Keep this question
in mind when doing your research and writing your thesis paragraph. Your
thesis paragraph will help you outline both your main question and the
arguments you intend to use to support your opinion.
Project Worksheet 5:
Preparation for Research and Thesis Development
Canadian Hero ____________________________
- To begin researching your hero you must ask yourself the 5
W'sof the historical process. Who, What, Where, When, and Why? In the spaces
provided below begin answering these questions in proper sentence form.
Remember the more information you are able to gather the more proof you
will have for your thesis paper.
Who is your Hero?
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What did they do? in life?
for the Canadian Identity?
What was their motivation?
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Where did they live or travel? How did this influence
them?
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When did they live?
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Why have they become heroes? have their achievements
contribute to the Canadian Identity? were their actions heroic?
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- In order to help you with your research, create a timeline tracking
the significant
events of your heroes life. This will also become a useful tool when you
present to the class so it is up to you how large and colourful you make
it. Remember the more creative you are with your material the more interesting
and easier it will be to present to the class.
TIMELINE
Date of Birth-------------------------Date of Death (if applicable)
- Once you've compiled enough research, begin writing your thesis paper. After your thesis,
or introductory paragraph, prove at least three (3) supporting points in
three well-written, flowing paragraphs. Make sure your position is clear:
This individual is a hero because __1___ __2_____3___ and
has contributed to the Canadian Identity by __a_____b___ __c__
.
DO NOT SIMPLY REPORT THE FACTS!!!
You are trying to prove how and why your
Canadian Hero has contributed to your understanding of the Canadian Identity.
You must prove your thesis statement with facts. Be sure to have a concluding
paragraph and to include a bibliography of the various websites and books
you used to prepare your thesis paper. See the next page for some helpful
information.
Developing your Thesis Paper
THESIS PARAGRAPH
Paragraph
- 1st Argument Supported by 3 Facts
flowing
sentences
Paragraph
2 - 2nd Argument Supported by 3 Facts
flowing
sentences
Paragraph
3 - 3rd Argument Supported by 3 Facts
Concluding
Paragraph
Be sure to
summarize what you've said
and
offer an idea
for further
study of the subject
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Book:
Author. Title
Editor. Edition. Publishing Co. Date. Page(s).
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Happy, Bob. "I Love School." The Happy Student
Chronicles: Collected Works of Bob Happy.
Ed. John A. Teacher. 2nd Ed. Vol. 3. Toronto: Student Publishers
Ltd, 1999. 16-22
Website
Address:
www.happystudent.com/learn/100%.ca
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