Homework
Themes: America during World War I OR Women in Science
You will be writing a 2,000 words research essay on American history after 1877. You will use one of your monographs as one of your sources: Freedom Struggles or Integrating Women into the Astronaut Corps. With that in mind, write a research question based on one of the above themes. You may use of one of the ones below or write your own. Here are some ideas:
World War I Era
a) How did minorites contribute to the war from the homefront during World War I?
b) What was the Houston Riot and how did it end?
c) How did Woodrow Wilson's approach to diplomacy influence the outcome of WWI?
d) How did Progressive-era Reformers work for civil rights?
e) What was the extent of the peace (anti-war) movement in the U.S.?
Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
a) How have women contributed to a particular field of STEM? (choose engineering, aeronautics, biology, geology, mathematics, etc.)
b) What is the legacy of Henrietta Lacks?
c) What was the role of government in regard to women at NASA?
d) How did sexism contribute to women being excluded from NASA?
e) How did the desegregation of schools affect medical education for people of color?
CONSTRUCT A BIBLIOGRAPHY
Create a bibliography (MLA or Chicago style) on your assigned topic with each of the following (minimum):
i. Monograph
ii. Textbook
iii. Book
iv. Primary source
v. Journal article
vi. Internet source
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.