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__Fallen Angels__: Questions


 * Welcome to the home page of our __Fallen Angels__ Wiki Page!**

Over the course of the next few days, you will be working in small groups to add information to our class wiki. Below are the steps that we are going to take to get this accomplished.

For this project, you are going to work in groups of 3 to 4 students. As you create your groups, keep in mind that you should choose people that you will be able to work with and be productive with. Your grade will be determined in two parts. There will be a group grade that everyone shares, and an individual grade, based on your personal contributions to the page.
 * Step 1: Creating Groups**

We will begin by spending a class period looking at a few photos that cover various aspects of the Vietnam War. As a group you will analyze these pictures, and go through a process that will help you narrow down a topic that interests your group.
 * Step 2: Brainstorming a Topic**

This is a research project, so your topic should be narrow and focused. We will work in class to make sure that you have selected a workable topic. Below is a list of possible research ideas. This is a very generic list that is just meant to get your thinking started.

The Draft, weapons used, chemical warfare, war protests, specific injuries or sicknesses, psychological effects, life as a veteran, integration back home, the country of Vietnam, truce, daily life of a soldier
 * Research Ideas:**


 * Project Overview

​**You will work as a collaborative group to research your topic and represent your findings in the form of a wiki page. Individual contribution is monitored by the wiki program. Because of this, it is a requirement that each of you create a wikispaces account, and contribute to the page. You will receive a grade for your contribution. Your wiki page must have a title, table of contents, thesis statement, major points with supporting ideas, conclusion, "see also", citations, and a relevant illustration.

As you are working, your group should decide on a title for your page. Once you have chosen your title, let me know, and I will use it to create your page.
 * Title**

After you have written out your paper, look at the parts of your topic that you covered, and create a table of contents to go at the top of your page.
 * Table of Contents**

Remember that a thesis statement gives your position, or thoughts, on your topic. It usually goes towards the end of your beginning, or introductory, paragraph. It serves as a one sentence summary of your paper. There is a link from this home page to a resource that will help you create a good thesis statement.
 * Thesis Statement, Major Points, Details and Conclusion.**

The rest of your page should be organized into logical sections. After your introduction you should go right into the body of your page. Unlike a paper, feel free to give each section of information a heading.

You should be sure to wrap up with a conclusion that restates your thesis and summarizes your information.

This section should include 2-3 links to articles found in other websites that go with your information. They can't be articles that you used to gather information however. They should be articles that someone who is researching your topic would be interested in.
 * See Also**

This is where you will credit your sources. **Keep track of every website that you use.** We will go over instructions on how to site sources as you work. You should use information from at least 3 different sources. You know that it is plagiarism to use information without crediting the source. You will fail this project if you do not include a citations section.
 * Citations**

You may complete the citations on your own, or with the help of www.easybib.com or www.noodletools.com.

Somewhere on your page you should include some sort of illustration that goes with your topic.
 * Illustration**

eneral Khanh seizes fullcontrol of South Vietnam's government A. Research & Information- 50 pts B. Wiki Presentation & Appearance- 25 points C. Wiki Collaboration & Management- 25 points Total-100 pts
 * Rubric **


 * A. Research and Information (Group Score)**
 * Level || Description ||
 * 0 || The work does not meet the standard described in Objective 1. ||
 * 5 || Some information has been accessed and is shown in a list of resources that may or may not be cited correctly. ||
 * 8 || A variety of information from appropriate sources had been accessed and organized. There is a list of resources that is mostly cited correctly, some of which are referenced on the wiki page. ||
 * 10 || A variety of information from appropriate sources has been accessed and relevant material has been carefully selected. There is a list of correctly cited resources, all or most of which are referred to on the wiki page. ||
 * B. Wiki Presentation and Appearance (Group Score) **
 * Level || Description ||
 * 0 || The work does not meet the standard described in level 1-2. ||
 * 3 || Some parts of the assignment are missing or incomplete. There are some errors present. Language is choppy or unprofessional in some places. The page is organized, but a little difficult to follow. ||
 * 5 || All parts of the assignment are present. Page has been proofread. Language is fluent and professional, and the page is organized logically. ||


 * C. Wiki Collaboration and Management (Individual Score)**
 * Level || Description ||
 * 0 || The work does not meet the standard described in level 1-2. ||
 * 3 || Infrequent contributions to the wiki were made. This included some of the following: adding text, proofreading and revising sections of text, adding multimedia and other resources, page organization, and management. ||
 * 5 || Regular contributions to the wiki were made. This included some of the following: adding text, proofreading and revising sections of text, adding multimedia and other resources, page organization, and management. ||