FHS Global (Maryurin & James)

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10th Grade Research PANEL Paper
April 1, 2015

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10th Grade Research Paper Panel Task & Outline

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, This school year, the 10th grade History team is taking on a
new approach to the 10th grade History Panel paper based on student feedback and teacher
reflection over the past few years. This year the panel task is different. We chose the Rwandan
Genocide as a case study. The research panel paper essential question that you will be writing
about is:
A) What events, choices, structures and ideas contributed to the genocide of
nearly one million Rwandans?
B) What responsibility does the world have to act in the face of genocide and/or
mass atrocity?
Your paper will focus on:
1) The historical background of what causes genocide (Identity, We/They Division)
2) The human behavior aspect (choices individuals and groups make)
3) How can justice be achieved? (Ex. Gacaca and International Criminal Court)
4) How can we become Upstanders by choosing to participate in order to bring
awareness to the world about genocide?

PANEL Paper Checklist for Dept. Reads

**Department Reads Weds. April 22, 2015**

Heading, Title, Double-Spaced, 12 Font, Times New Roman,

One-Inch Margins

Introduction that introduces topic and includes clear thesis

A minimum of 1 citation per body paragraph

Cites all outside information in essay using parenthetical citation

(in text)
-Example: The Berlin Conference divided Africa into 50 countries
(Jones).

Discussion supports thesis

Must use 1 source that was originally print-based (book,

newspaper) AND/OR a source from an online database such as
GALE, ERIC or Historical Resource Center (available from NYPL)

Drafts of a works cited page in MLA format uses at least 2

or more sources

Proper Spelling and Grammar

Clear organization (intro/body/conclusion)

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Research Paper Timeline: [April 2015 June 2015]

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Learn Layer C foundational information about genocide.

Engage in a Case Study of the Rwandan Genocide
connecting Layer C material to Layer B (application) & A
(Higher Order Critical Thinking exercises)
Find at least 3 types of sources such as newspaper or
magazine articles, books, videos, documentaries, interviews,
and reputable websites. [5 sources total. For example 2
websites, 1 book, 1 magazine].
Begin to store resources (sources cards/emails) to be used
in creating your MLA citations and Works Cited page.
Read your research information and highlight key facts,
details, or examples that you want to use in your paper or
that you find very interesting or relevant.
Write a thesis statement to focus your paper.

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Revisit any of your source material from which you needed

more information in your unit folders
Use resources from MLA/Works Cited Page
Organize and outline your paper. [HITT, TIED, TRUE
Scaffolds]
Write rough draft.
Peer Edit [Bring a full rough draft to class Insert
Date]
Teacher revision and edits
Write final draft including Works Cited page
Proofread final draft

15. Final Review of Paper

Historical Background: What were two historical causes of the Rwandan Genocide?
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Human Behavior Aspect: What were some of the choices individuals and groups made in the Rwandan Genocide?
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Achieving Justice & Reconciliation: How can justice be achieved after the Rwandan Genocide?
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Choosing To Participate: How can we become Upstanders by choosing to participate in order to bring awareness to the world about the
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