The temptation in studying an individual is to write a biographical report but historical research requires more than retelling. To study the impact of an individual in history requires a focused examination of a defining moment in the person’s life. Students researching “The Individual in History” will discover not only who the person was, but also what the historical circumstances were and the personal characteristics that led the individual to prominence. The challenge for students is to capture that specific moment in time in which change occurred and the role-played by an individual. The key to good historical study is an examination of cause and effect and change over time.
The temptation in studying an individual is to write a biographical report but historical research requires more than retelling. To study the impact of an individual in history requires a focused examination of a defining moment in the person’s life. Students researching “The Individual in History” will discover not only who the person was, but also what the historical circumstances were and the personal characteristics that led the individual to prominence. The challenge for students is to capture that specific moment in time in which change occurred and the role-played by an individual. The key to good historical study is an examination of cause and effect and change over time.
Example of an Exit Project
Lesson 1 What is an Exit Project?
Lesson 2 Selecting a Topic & Research Question