Does historian distortion effect students in the
classroom?Laura ShivelyDanehower
3rd block
Why did I pick this topic?
• I was enrolled in AP US history last year when I chose my topic. We learned about historian distortion some, but I wanted to know more, so I decided to learn more about it.
• I knew that I wanted to do a topic that had to do with history, because I would like to become a history teacher when I get older.
My ResearchOn my trifold
Why I chose my product?
• I chose to make a website for my product.• I chose it because I need something I could work
on as I had time to, because I have a big work load and extracurricular after school.
• Making a website also allowed me to not take a senior project day.
• I also was really interested in learning how to make a website because I had never made my own website before.
What is my product?• I made a website that includes how to find
information with different types of research types, examples of historian distortion, it defines historian distortion, and why it happens and how to avoid it.
• The domain name for my website is www.historyneedsresearch.webs.com
Linking Topic and Product
• My product and topic link, because my website is a way to raise awareness of historian distortion. In my paper I found that the solution to avoiding historian distortion is complete and careful research. My website list different ways you could research and gives examples of historian distortion you may have learned in history classes growing up.
Steps to Preparing to get working
• I researched last year for my junior paper and I also did some additional research this year before starting my project.
• I went in the community to Cooper Elementary School, and observed the quality of books those students have access to and how they do research for their projects.
Steps to Making my Website
• I started out organizing my information on paper and making several drafts.
• I made my website through WEBS.com.• I had to design the pages and set up the layout.• I then had to put in all of the information. I ended
up having a total of four pages on my website.• Finally, I had to go through several times to make
sure everything made senses, was spelled correctly, and all the information was valid.
The Stretch• This product was a stretch for me because I am
not good on computers at all. It forced me to learn how to do something all by myself. I am also not good at writing this out. The website made me write everything out, because if I didn’t write anything there would be nothing on the screen. I really appreciate this opportunity to add to my experiences and skills.
My Mentor• Michele Byrd, the librarian at Cooper Elementary
School.• She helped me learn about research processes.• I got to look through the books in her library to
look at how the Dewey Decimal System works and see the quality of books are available in the elementary school.
Obstacles• Procrastination• Finding time to meet with my mentor• Senioritis• I am not good on computers at all• Finding time to work on my product
Successes• I learned more about a subject I enjoy.• I got to go into the community and learn about
their ability to do research.• My website turned out fantastic.• I learned how to make a website.• I can do more on the computer now.• Finally, finished the last big hurdle of high school.
Self ReflectionWhy this whole process will help me in the future?• I know how to write a really long paper• I have experience making websites• I know how to complete a huge projectWhat I learned about myself?• I have a problem managing my time• I can be very distracted at times• I need deadlines and goals, if I want to get my work done
Thank you for your time!
Do you have any questions?
