The Congress Project
Discover what it might take to become a member of Congress
Overview of the Project:
Option 1: Essay and Presentation
Write a five paragraph, typed, MLA formatted essay. Submit your completed essay to me via turnitin.com. Give a two minute presentation to the class. Your essay should follow the structure outlined below. Bibliography page citing three sources must be included.
Paragraph 1: Introduction of the individual. Who are they? Detail their Congressional career (House or Senate, length of service, state they represent, party affiliation). Why did you select this person?
Paragraph 2: Early life and background, schools attended, degrees earned, jobs held, marital & family status
Paragraph 3: Congressional career (including what committees they currently serve on), accomplishments & achievments
Paragraph 4: Political information, stance on issues and voting record
Paragraph 5: Conclusion & personal reflection
Option 2: PowerPoint Presentation
Slides 1-4: Introduction of the individual. Who are they? Detail their Congressional career (House or Senate, length of service, state they represent, party affiliation). Why did you select this person?
Slides 5-7: Early life and background, schools attended, degrees earned, jobs held, marital & family status
Slides 8-11: Congressional career (including what committees they currently serve on), accomplishments & achievments
Slides 12-14: Political information, stance on issues and voting record
Slides 15-16: Conclusion & personal reflection
Slide 17: Bibliography
* All slides must include 1 photo minimum. Slide 1 can be title page and slide 17 should be bibliography page citing three sources.
Option 3: Adobe Spark Video
Your video should begin with an introduction of the individual. Who are they? Detail their Congressional career (House or Senate, length of service, state they represent, party affiliation). Why did you select this person?
The video should then describe their congressional career, including what committees they currently serve on, their accomplishments and achievements, their stance on the issues and their voting record.
The video should conclude with a personal reflection.
Important First Steps to Take
1) Complete the Google Form
2) Begin researching your person!
3) Complete your Assignment
Option 1: Essay Due Date
Class ID: 17784148
Enrollment key: husky