Completing a Research Report based on Character Role for the Nim’ipuu Sacred Will Simulation
Reading Research
Note Taking
Your Name on every card
Heading - main ideas and the topic of one note card. (usually one or two words or phrase) not in a complete sentencecontent - ideas that support the main idea and should be written in complete sentence format.
WRITE in YOUR OWN WORDS. As a researcher you should know what every word on the card means and if you do not; look up a definition and include it on your card.
List resource on the bottom of note card or the back of the notecard
Observations
Photos can reveal so much of a event or person. Carefully examine all aspects of the photograph to determine clues that help you understand your character. Pay close attention to the clothing, and poses of the people in the photo.
Roles (Put these topics individually cut into a container for studnets to select one for the simulation) 1. Chief Joseph` 2. General Howard 3. Jackson Sundown 4. Sound of Running Feet 5. Captain Perry 6. Captain Trimble 7. Chief Looking Glass 8. Isaac Stevens 9. Chief Toohoolhoolzote10. Wahlitits 11. Chief Whitebird 12. Swan Necklace13. Lean Elk (Poker Joe) 14. Ollokot 14. Chief Hahtalekin
15. Colonel Nelson Miles 16. Colonel John Gibbon 17. Colonel Smauel D. Sturgis18. Chief Joseph’s wife 19. Wahlitits’s wife 20. Captain Charles C. Rawn 21. Captain Own Hale 22. Private McKinda 23. Private McKindra L. Drake 24. President Ulysses Grant 25. Chief Red Heart 26. Captain Bradley 27. Dr. Alexander 28. Isaac Stevens 29. Crow 30. Cheyenne 30. Young Two Moons Chey 31. Army Correspondents Thomas Sutherland 32. Army Bugler 33. McCarthey 34. Marcus Miller 35. Private LeMay cannoneer 36. Elaskolatat 37. Statistics (War, Battle, Band) 38. Husis Kute 40. Peopeo Tholekt (Bird Alighting) 41. Governor Potts MT42. Oyema (woman) 43. Telegraph 44. Norwood45. Sherman 46. Trumpeter, Bugler 47. Bannock Scouts48. Teeweeyownah (Over the Point )49. Sergeant Harry Davis (Camas
Notes: Private McKindra was an orderly for Col GibbonFollow the steps while gathering your research for your final project.
REMEMBER WRITING RESEARCH IS NOT COPYING OTHER PEOPLE’S WORDS AND IDEAS. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO READ DIFFICULT MATERIAL FOR UNDERSTANDING AND THEN TRANSFER IT INTO YOUR OWN WORDS ON NOTE CARD AND TO A FINAL PRODUCT.
1. Randomly pick a character that you will become for the simulation.
2. Once you have your character; start your research.
3. Find at least two sources to use for your initial research. Use the websites Nez Perce & Wikipedia. Make sure you know your character first name, middle initial and last name.
4. Read the sources carefully
several times.
As you read your research materials think of the 5W’s Who, What, Where, When and Why
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Make sure that the excerpt is the correct one. Many people in history have the same names, so check the dates and make sure other important events are included, like the Treaty of 1863, The Nez Perce War.
5. Take notes on the notecards * It is very important in research to keep everything organized and easily accessible. * Reread each note card after it is written to make sure it makes sense. Note cards should include the following. Important dates - birth, death, promotions, Important places - birth, death and significant battles etc Note physical features - dress, hair, eyes, Horse, weapons, etc Important Roles - Leadership Battles or Contributions to the Nez Perce War
6. Make a 8 x 11 black and white accurate illustration of your character in full regalia and full portrait meaning from head to toe. Clearly write your character’s name above the illustration.
7. Take notes of your characters actions with specific events like a battle or council meetings.
8. Quotations help readers understand a person’s characteristics. Find 5 seperate quotes form your character and write them on note cards. When writing a quote you should include quotation marks, capitalization and the person giving the quote. A date or time might be helpful.
9. Once you have enough notes to write a paper of 300 or more words, clear your notes with your teacher.
10. Write your paper. An introductory paragraph should tell what you hope to explain in your paper. The body of your paper should include all the information you researched. A concluding paragraph restates your main idea and conludes your research.
11. Write a Bibliography under your final paragraph. Please refer to your Writer’s Express; Page 201 to properly write a bibliography.