Expert answer:This week, you will:Submit a preliminary bibliography of at least five academic sources in APA format, according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.Identify the three events/persons you have selected to write about (although these can be changed).Submit 1- to 2-sources for each event/person (for a total of five).Although no points will be awarded this week for this part of your Portfolio Project, points will be deducted from your final portfolio grade if you do not turn in this, and all parts of the assignment, complete and on time.For the final Portfolio Project, you will write a paper and create a presentation about three days of American history that had the biggest impact, or about three persons that best represent the American identity since 1877.I also uploaded the main project which is due the final week of the term but for this week we only need to do the preliminary bibliography.
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Part I
You have just been hired by a new history magazine. It is your job to nominate three (3) persons who best reflect
characteristics of the “long” twentieth century in American history. Each person must be from a different era, as
follows: one each from 1877-1920, 1921-1945, and 1945 to the present. The person can be famous, or lesser known,
or even a representation (e.g., the American soldier, etc.). Explain why each person is important and what he or she
represents about American history and American identity. You could choose to unite your three persons by theme
(e.g., civil rights activists) or you could choose three individuals who represent three different themes or
characteristics in American history.
Your essay should consider the following questions:
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What did each person do that was important or influential and how did he or she help change the
nation?
How did that person interact with the wider world?
What obstacles did he or she have to overcome?
How did your persons handle or manage the contrasts and contradictions they faced?
Did they leave any problems unsolved?
The paper is due at the end of week 8 and must adhere to the following requirements:
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Must contain a clear thesis statement, or claim, that is supported by the evidence you present
Adhere to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements
Must be double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman type
Include 7- to 8-pages in length (not including cover and reference pages; approximately 3,0003,500 words)
Include headings, per APA guidelines
Your discussion of each person should incorporate two primary sources (for a total of six primary
sources). In addition to these, the entire written Portfolio should include four additional academic
sources for a grand total of ten sources.
Sources should be adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue.
Part II
Create a visual presentation that illustrates your portrayal of the “long” twentieth century and the struggles and
triumphs of the three individuals you chose to discuss.
The presentation is due at the end of Week 8 and must adhere to the following requirements:
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Should illustrate the significance of the people and their impact on history
Include a final reference page with sources used
Include at least nine slides (three for each person) not including title or reference slides, include a
minimum of four outside sources
Use the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements
Within the context of each person, your slide show should offer at least two different types of
media.
Each image should include a caption, source, and text or an audio track describing the image.
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