In this journal activity, you will choose a famous figure that you are interested in learning more about. It could be a historical figure, an actor or actress, a musician, sports figure, or other notable person. Use the Biography Graphic Organizer to capture interesting facts about your chosen person. Be sure to use credible and reliable reference sources, such as books in the library stacks, library databases, university websites, or website addresses ending with a ".edu" or ".gov". Be sure to keep a list of the sources you use so you can refer back to them if necessary, and document the information you need for proper MLA citations. Click here to view MLA Style Guide.
You will upload the completed organizer, including your Works Cited page, when you have finished your research.
To complete this journal activity, follow these steps:
1. Choose a famous figure: Think about the different fields of interest mentioned in the prompt - historical figures, actors/actresses, musicians, sports figures, or other notable persons. Select someone who catches your interest and you would like to learn more about.
2. Conduct research: Start by gathering information about your chosen figure. It is important to use credible and reliable reference sources, such as books, library databases, university websites, or websites with ".edu" or ".gov" domain extensions. These sources generally provide well-researched and accurate information.
3. Use the Biography Graphic Organizer: Organize the information you find by filling out the Biography Graphic Organizer. This tool will help you capture interesting facts and key details about the person you are researching. It typically includes sections for personal background, achievements, contributions, major events, and other relevant information. Look for specific details that are notable or intriguing.
4. Keep track of your sources: As you gather information, make sure to keep a list of the sources you use. Note down the title of the book or article, the author, the publication date, and the page numbers. For websites, record the title of the webpage, the web address (URL), and the date you accessed the information. Maintaining a comprehensive list of sources will be important later on when creating your Works Cited page.
5. Document your information for MLA citations: MLA (Modern Language Association) is a commonly used citation style in academic writing. Once you have finished your research, it is crucial to document the information you gathered in proper MLA format. This includes providing citations for your sources on a Works Cited page, following the guidelines outlined in the MLA Style Guide. Consult the guide or use an MLA citation generator to ensure your citations are accurate and formatted correctly.
6. Upload completed organizer and Works Cited page: Once you have filled out the Biography Graphic Organizer and created your Works Cited page, upload both documents as instructed. Double-check that all the information is accurate and properly cited.
By following these steps, you should be able to complete the journal activity successfully and present a well-researched biography of your chosen famous figure.
What is your question? The directions are clear.
Here are a couple of suggestions for you ~
~ To find good reference websites, search here: https://scholar.google.com (not at the generic www.google.com)
~ If the link you've been given for MLA information is confusing, try this one: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_style_introduction.html