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Human Society and its Environment

2014 Preliminary Modern History

Assessment Task No 1

Task Title: Research Task - Report

Distribution Date:

Unit/Module: The Civil Rights Movement in the USA in the 1950s and 60s

Weighting: 20%

Presentation/ Submission Instructions:

Your assignment must be typed and presented in a report format. For the purpose of checking that students have not exceeded the word limit of an assignment, students are expected to use 12 point Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing with a 2cm border around the page. Your report should be 1000 – 1200 words in length and each page will be considered to be 500 words. This assessment task cover sheet must be attached to your task. You must reference your work and your bibliography must contain at least five sources. Refer to pp.13-16 of your College Diary for how to reference your work and present your bibliography. In accordance with College policy, failure to submit the task by the due date will result in a zero mark. Progress Check: N/A

Due Date: Period 4, Thursday 26/3/14 – Week 9 Term 1

Outcomes to be Assessed:

P1.1 describe the role of key individuals, groups and events of selected studies from the eighteenth century to the present

P1.2 investigate and explain the key features and issues of selected studies from the eighteenth century to the present

P2.1 identify forces and ideas and explain their significance in contributing to change and continuity from the eighteenth century to the present

P3.2 locate, select and organise relevant information from different types of sources

P3.3 comprehend and analyse sources for their usefulness and reliability P3.5 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing

and synthesising information from different types of sources P4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately P4.2 communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues, using appropriate and well-structured oral and written forms

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Task Description: Select an individual/group OR issue/event that is significant in the history of civil rights in the United States of America. It must not be an individual/group or issue/event that we have studied in class. Some examples of what you may choose to study are: Individual/Group Clyde Kennard William G. Anderson Wyatt T. Walker Cookie Gilchrist Issue/Event Integration of Mississippi Universities Albany Movement Birmingham Campaign Boycott of New Orleans by African American League Players If your report is on an INDIVIDUAL/GROUP, you must address the following points: Investigate the life and background of the individual/group. Describe the significance of the individual/group to civil rights issues in

the USA. Outline the individual’s/group’s beliefs and ideas and explain the forces

that shaped their attitudes towards civil rights at this time. Identify and account for differing historical perspectives and

interpretations of the individual/group concerned. If your report is on an ISSUE/EVENT, you must address the following questions: Investigate and outline the key developments and forces associated

with your chosen event. Describe the significance of the event to civil rights issues in the USA. Outline the beliefs and ideas promoted by this event and explain the

impact of the event on attitudes towards civil rights. Identify and account for differing historical perspectives and

interpretations of the issue/event concerned.

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MARKING CRITERIA – PRELIMINARY MODERN HISTORY – ASSESSMENT TASK 1, 2014 Research Task - Report

Topic: The Civil Rights Movement in the USA in the 1950s and 60s

Criteria Marks

Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the chosen individual or issue/event.

Develops a well-structured, sustained and coherent report.

Supports ideas with relevant and detailed evidence, drawn from an extensive range of sources.

Consistently uses appropriate historical terms and concepts.

Extensive

(A) 17-20

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the chosen individual or issue/event.

Develops a structured and coherent report.

Supports ideas with relevant evidence, drawn mainly from a wide range of sources.

Uses appropriate historical terms and concepts.

Thorough (B)

13-16

Demonstrates some understanding of the chosen individual or issue/event.

Some attempt to compose a structured report.

Supports ideas with evidence, drawn from range of sources.

Uses some historical terms and concepts, but not always appropriately.

Sound (C)

9-12

Describes some aspects of the chosen individual or issue/event.

Information provided is limited and/or inaccurate.

Ideas are drawn from a limited range of sources.

Uses basic historical terms and concepts.

Basic (D) 5-8

Makes some general points about the chosen individual or issue/event.

An answer which contains one or two disjointed facts with little understanding of the question.

No bibliography/ sources.

Unsatisfactory attempt.

Elementary (E) 0-4

Comment:

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Mark: /20

SIGNATURES

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