Current Event Journal Assignment
Why do we study history? You've probably heard many references to the idea that we need to study history because history repeats itself. While this does hold validity in certain cases, it is also important to understand that history connects today to yesterday. Political decisions today are based on past decisions or events, we continue to work on social justice, and we see new interpretations of past legislation and primary source documents. History surrounds us.
Over the course of the class, you will be retrieving and evaluating current event articles (in the last 5 years); making connections between the units we are currently studying and today. You will be responsible for finding an online article from a reputable news source. For example: Time.com, USA Today, The New York Times, etc.
In your current event assignment, address each of the following:
- Provide a summary of the article (include the following: source, date, important people and events, place/location).
- Explain the connection to the information we studied in Unit 7.
o Think of the following questions:
- How does this current event article connect to the unit we are currently studying?
- What impact did the past have on the events taking place today? Is it political, economic, and/or social?
- Provide specific past historical events/people/documents that are involved and explain how they are involved.
- What does the current event article tell us about the past?
- What predictions do you have on this event affecting the future?
- Provide a reflection on your personal opinions regarding the current event article and the historical events it is connected to.
- Make sure to provide a hyperlink to the article. (Check to make sure your hyperlink works).
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.