- Description
MTH 110 Week 1 Mathematical Happenings
Resources: The Saga of Mathematics and the Internet
Choose a historical period that is of interest to you. It can be any time from ancient Egypt to the 11th century.
Select two important mathematical events that occurred in your chosen period, and complete one of the following assignment options.
Option 1: Paper
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper explaining the events you selected.
- Include the people involved in the events.
- Explainthe importance of the events or discoveries through the viewpoints of the people involved.
Cite at least two secondary sources other in addition to the course textbook. You may not use Wikipedia. There are electronic readings listed on the class page
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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Option 2: Collage or Infographic
Create a collage or an infographic illustrating the events you selected.
Include visual explanations of important mathematical achievements and the involved people.
An example of an infographic can be found by searching online for terms such as “creating an infographic.”
Include presenter’s notes.
Provide APA-formatted references for any sources you use. You need to use the text and 2 other outside sources but no Wikipedia. There are electronic readings on the class page.
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Option 3: Presentation
Create a 10- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation explaining the importance of the events or discoveries you selected through the viewpoints of the people involved.
- For Local Campus students, these are 15- to 20-minute oral presentations accompanied by Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations.
- For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft® PowerPoint®presentations with presenter’s notes. You must cite your sources which can be the text and 2 additional outside source except Wikipedia. There are electronic readings on the class page.
Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.Check for any plagiarized material not cited.
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