The+Greats


 * Honors Algebra II ** ** "The Greats" **

Your Task:

 * Presentation (60 points)**

1. Overall (20 points) 2. Biography (20 points) 3. Work (20 points)
 * At least one significant visual aid. (possible suggestions HERE )
 * Even delegation of presentation components amongst group members.
 * Enthusiastic and timely (max 10 minutes) delivery
 * Basics such as birth, education, death
 * //Who// the person was. (personality, dreams, hopes, vices, quirks, friends, enemies, quotes by/about, etc.)
 * Person's mentors and students.
 * How the person's life, time, and culture affected his/her work.
 * Influences of person's work after death.
 * Person's topics of interest inside and outside of mathematics.
 * At least one **major** mathematical study from person's work explained in a meaningful way to class audience.


 * Written Component (40 points)**

1. 5-6 pages minimum, double spaced, 1" margins 2. Typed 12 point Calibri, Arial, or other non-serif font 3. Neatly and professionally presented 4. Organized and proofread; reads like a final draft 5. Free of spelling and grammatical errors 6. Proper documentation (works cited and parenthetical citations) of Wikipedia-devoid sources 7. All mathematics carefully and neatly //typed//, with applicable diagrams (Note: large diagrams will not contribute to total page count)

Sources:

 * Websites:**
 * The Mathematics Genealogy Project
 * The MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
 * Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography * Be careful with this one - check the source of information before using


 * Databases:**
 * Classroom Video on Demand
 * Biography Reference Center
 * Other databases for general context/history HERE


 * Ebooks:**
 * Many ebooks can be found in the catalog including:
 * Encyclopedia of Science and Religion
 * Mathematics: Macmillan Science Library


 * Salem History includes books such as:
 * Great Lives from History
 * Great Events from History


 * Books:**
 * We have a range of books in our library about your mathematicians:
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