Genocide Link
A GREAT LINK ON THE 8 STAGES OF GENOCIDE AND A SUMMARY OF MANY GENOCIDES
Rwanda Jot Notes Example-Take a look at this to see how do to jot notes/planning for Genocide Documentary
Genocide Research Project
Genocide: The term "genocide" did not exist before 1944. It is a very specific term, referring to violent crimes committed against groups with the intent to destroy the existence of the group
Unfortunately, the Holocaust is not the only genocide to have ever happened. Although the world declared “Never again,” numerous genocides have occurred and are continuing even today. Education and increased awareness of the causes and effects of such events are important; a more complete understanding of why these atrocities occur is necessary to fight against and prevent such incidents from happening again.
Writing Assignment: Research a historical incident of genocidal murder and make a presentation in which you discuss its causes and effects.
Choose one of the following for your topic:
Burma/Myanmar (Current) | Native American (choose one tribe) -Trail of Tears Stalin’s Gulag Other |
Consider the following questions as you take notes for your research:
- What countries were involved?
- When did this happen?
- What group(s) was/were targeted?
- What led up to the violence?
- Were there acts of discrimination/hate crimes prior to the actual killings?
- How did the genocide take place?
- How many people died? (if necessary, find an estimate)
- Explain the aftermath (i.e., How did it affect the country and its population? Are there still problems to this day?)
- What is happening/happened to stop the genocide
- What can you do to help end genocide?
Requirements:
- Include a Works Cited page (Bibliography) that provides information about your sources must be included
- Use at least four sources, printed and web-based
Beginning your research: We will be going to the public library next week
1. Consulting a general reference book such as an encyclopedia is a good place to start, especially if you are completely unfamiliar with your topic.
2. Search for articles on the Internet (be very careful – not all articles that are posted online are reliable)
3. Go to the library and look for books about your topic and time period. Be open to looking through books on general history that may contain sections/chapters specific to your topic. Use indexes and the table of contents section to help you locate useful information.
4. Consult periodicals for useful articles.
Organizing your notes:
- Use the planning chart below to organize your thoughts. This is a complex topic so research is very important. Be sure to understand the topic before you make your presentation.
A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism comes from the Latin plagiare, "to kidnap." It is very simply stealing, which is illegal, dishonest, and completely unethical. Using someone else’s words and ideas and passing them off as your own is theft of intellectual property.
Everyone knows that copying someone else’s work word for word is stealing; however, plagiarism extends beyond simply cutting and pasting. Using others’ ideas and not giving credit is also plagiarism. Therefore, it is critical to cite all of your sources properly, because you could unintentionally be taking credit for someone else’s work if you do not provide source information.
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