Research Project- Prewrite

Research Project- Prewrite

Use the planner below to create a rough draft of your paper. This outline planner is just a tool to help you organize your ideas. Just list the important facts – these do NOT need to be in complete sentences. Only list facts ONE TIME in ONE PLACE on this planner.
Famous Hoosier’s Name
Introduction Paragraph #1: Birth and Family
1. Date of birth:
2. Place of Birth:
3. Mother/Father:
Other information about parents:
4. Brothers/Sisters:
Other information about siblings:
Websites or books used:
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Paragraph #2: Famous Hoosier’s Life
1. Childhood Experiences:
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2.Schooling- Where did he/she go to high school:
3. College- Where did he/she go to college:
4. Adult Life Accomplishments specific to the person’s job:
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5. Married to whom:
Children (names and ages):
Websites or books used:
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Paragraph #3: Did You Know
1. When did he/she live in Indiana:
2. How this person impacted or contributed to the state of Indiana or the United States. Explain why this person is important to our study of Indiana history.:
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Websites or books used:
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Paragraph #4: More Interesting Facts:
(Personal strengths and accomplishments. What is he/she good at? Skills? Qualities?)
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Websites or books used:
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Paragraph #5: In Memoriam
1. How people felt about this famous Hoosier (character traits):
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2. Quote by the famous Hoosier (something he or she said) OR a quote about this person. Quote should include why this person is important or a tie to Indiana history. In paper, you should include quote and explain what it means. :
3. Date of Death:
Place of Death:
Cause of Death:
4. What is he/she doing or working today:
Where does he/she live today:
Websites or books used:
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