The student should select a research topic that will be the focus for the entire term's assignments (thesis statement/annotated bibliography, midterm exam paper, multimedia presentation, and final exam paper). The initial selection should be in the form of a sentence or two, noting the technology or technological transformation and the historical time period. Please note that later assignments beginning with the Thesis Statement requires two groups be selected to explain how this technology affected people.

This assignment requires a title page with student's name, the thesis statement, single-spaced bibliographic reference, summaries (also single-spaced), proper citations (if used), and a formal bibliography page.

1. Accurately and effectively communicate ideas, information, arguments, and messages to present material in a historical context.

2. Investigate and evaluate historical information from global, social, and ethical perspectives to guide decision making.