Research paper on a social movement

Research Project Part 1 Part One: For this part of the project, students will write a three to four page research paper on a social movement (or topic related therein) that took place in the United States within the time period covered by this course (since 1877). Possible movements include (but are not limited to): the American Indian Movement, Children’s Rights, Civil Rights, Conservation/Environmentalism, the Labor Movement, LGBT Rights, Latino Civil Rights and the Women’s Rights Movement. Please see rubric for grading criteria and project specifications. Assignment Research Project Part 2 Part Two: For this part of the project, students will write a two to three page essay examining present issues related to their research topic. The purpose is for student to gain a perspective of historical forces within the context of current events. Please see rubric for grading criteria and project specifications. Assignment Research Project Part 3 Part Three: for the final component of this project, students will write a one to two page conclusion reflecting on how their historical research enriched or affected their perspective on the movement they researched and/or discuss any contributions they may have been inspired to make to the address the present issue.