Concept+Connector+Essay

**How do the revolts and protests in Northern Africa compare and contrast with the Russian Revolution?**

 * TASK DEFINITION**
 * For this assignment you will individually be writing a **1.5 - 2 page** formal essay on how one of the revolts in present-day North Africa(Egypt OR Libya) compares and contrasts with the Russian Revolution in the early 1900's.
 * The assignment will be **DUE on Monday, March 14th, 2011**, and will be **WORTH 25 points**.
 * Specifically, you must declare whether you will independently research the current conflict in Egypt or the ongoing struggle in Libya. Using your research, **TYPE** your essay, comparing and contrasting your chosen conflict (Egypt OR Libya) with the Russian Revolution. Your essay must include a(n):
 * INTRO paragraph with a THESIS STATEMENT
 * Supporting paragraphs with a TOPIC and/or TRANSITION SENTENCES
 * Conclusion paragraph re-stating your thesis and main ideas (written in different words)
 * CITE the sources that you used. Provide a list of articles (with the URL address) that you used for your essay (do not worry about citing the Pearson World History textbook).
 * You will be graded on the following criteria:
 * accuracy of the information provided
 * the effectiveness of connecting the present-day revolution with the Russian Revolution
 * your use of effective thesis statement and topic/transition sentences
 * spelling and grammar
 * Some questions that you might want to address (but you are certainly not limited to just these questions) are the following:
 * Why are the people revolting against the authority?
 * How does the authority react to these revolts and protests?
 * What are theultimate goals of the protesting groups?
 * What is the end result of these protests and revolts (if applicable)?


 * INFORMATION SEEKING STRATEGIES & LOCATION OF RESOURCES**
 * Use your online textbook, class notes, and [|www.socialstudies.abc-clio.com] to find information on the Russian Revolution.
 * Use the wikispace's RSS FEEDS to find updating articles on the events in Egypt and/or Libya.
 * Perform an internet search for **articles** (not wikipedia - just newspaper/magazine articles and/or online journals) on the events in Egypt and/or Libya


 * ACADEMIC INTEGRITY**
 * You are not in any way, shape, or form to copy (or copy and paste) any information from any source that you come across, including your peers. That will be seen as a violation of the Upper Moreland School District's code of conduct policy on cheating and plagiarism. As a result, the most strict penalties shall be enforced.
 * If you are unsure, or have any questions regarding the validity of your work, please see me for clarification.

I will gladly review any portion of your essay with you (at an appropriate time), as I am sure your English teacher would as well. Additionally, NHS tutors are around Monday-Thursday after school in room 810 and will proofread anything that you have, and as often as you would like. However, it is important that you be your biggest critic. Look for ways to improve and enhance the finished product. Make sure you do not leave any stone unturned and that all tasks are completed with your best effort. If you critique your own work, and take pride in what you have done, you will be confident in your effort.
 * EVALUATION**