First Research Project, (after completing a study skills unit)

Egypt Research Project Prompt: Egyptian Goddess Bastet

September 3, 2013

Due: September 17, 2013

You will research this Egyptian diety and create a project with several parts that work together to enable you to present your findings as if you were teaching your audience about this important Egyptian mythological figure.

Questions to lead your research:

·         What was Ancient Egyptian Mythology?  What was its importance to ancient Egyptians?

·         What role does this figure fill in relation to the whole of Egyptian Mythology?  What importance did this figure have to ancient Egyptians?

·         Specifics about the figure: what characteristics was she known for, how was she viewed, how was she worshipped, how was she depicted in hieroglyphics, etc.?

As you can see, you will be researching a bit about mythology in general, in order to place your figure in specific into a larger context.  Utilize the skills that you learned in the Study and Research Skills Unit to inform your research, organization, and synthesis and preparation of your materials into your presentation.

Your project will have three parts, all which will combine to help you present your findings:

Written:

                Compile your researched findings into a three page essay, typed in MLA format, that has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.  Your essay’s thesis statement will be: an argument about what made this mythological figure important to ancient Egyptians.  Create a Works Cited Page to cite your sources on, this should be at the end of the essay.

Visual:

Create a visual aid to help you illustrate important points throughout your presentation.  This may be in the form of a decorative posterboard, a prezi, a powerpoint, etc. This may be especially helpful for organizing interesting images that you have found that support the points that you make in your research.

Oral:

                Present your findings in a clear and professional manner, being sure to clearly state your argument and point to evidence, both textual (based on your written research) and visual (based on the visual element of your presentation), that helps your audience see how your argument is proven.