Names Research Project
You will research your first name and create
two documents to be turned in to your Reading teacher .
Required documents:
Extra Credit: present the results of your research to the class (10 points)1) Using Inspiration, create a mind map document that includes:
* Meaning of your name
(from a book)* Origin of your name
(from a book)* Year and Rank that your name was most popular
(from Behind the Name web site)* Interview with your parent
(why they named you as they did)2) Using Microsoft Word, create a Bibliography that cites your sources from:
* one book, one web site, one primary source (interview)
* use copy and paste from Bibliography example below; change date(s) and web address(es)
* Your work can be done at home and brought in on disk, CD, NetStorage or emailed to teacher.
Web Links
Bibliography - How to cite your sources
Rubric
| 1. Research on meaning of name | 25 points |
| 2. Research on origin of name | 25 points |
| 3. Research on the year your name was most popular | 15 points |
| 4. Interview with parent -primary source (why they chose that name) | 15 points |
| 5. Bibliography | 10 points |
| 6. Neatness and creativity | 10 points |