Don't forget to cite your sources in MLA format!
What is a Nobel Prize?
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics (since 1969), and the promotion of peace. The Nobel Prizes, first awarded in 1901, were established by the will of Alfred Nobel and are traditionally awarded on December 10, the anniversary of his death. The awards are decided by boards of deputies appointed by Swedish learned societies and, in the case of the peace prize, by the Norwegian Parliament.
Your Task
Create a brochure or informational handout that highlights the following information about one “lesser known” Nobel Peace Prize recipient from the list provided on the Nobel website. You may not choose the same person as anyone in the class, and the following people are off limits: Malala Yousafzai, Barack H. Obama, Nelson Mandela, Elie Wiesel, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr.
Grading/Rubric
1. You must use at least three credible, reliable and academically responsible sources with proper citations. Ideally, you will use a variety of primary sources (interviews), secondary sources, and tertiary sources.
2. You must include the following sections in your brochure/handouts
3. You must PARAPHRASE all (almost all) of your work. None of your prose writing should be a direct quote. This is NOT a copy and paste assignment. Learn about the person. Know enough that if I asked you a few questions, you could answer me confidently! Citations STILL NEED TO BE PRESENT.
Start at the link below to find an interesting person to research.
Remember: find someone NEW to learn about!
Next: Search the database below to find biographical information about the person you chose!
If you are searching Google to find more information on the person you chose, make sure to choose reliable, credible sources! See the box below for help.
Class will meet in the library during the week of May 22-26.
