How chose our topic:
We knew early on that we wanted to focus on a woman who changed history, but this was too big of a topic. After researching online about women who left a legacy, we realized were not satisfied with our results, this was when Mrs. Gothenquist suggested “Rosie the Riveters” of World War 2. We agreed that it was a strong topic and pursued to learn more. Seeing how little information turned up, we kept the theme of World War 2 but changed our topic to Jacqueline Cochran and the WASP after reading about her in an article.
How conducted our research:
When we chose our topic, we immediately looked up Jacqueline and the WASP in our school library and found two resources, Yankee Doodle Gals and Flying For Her Country. Later we searched our local libraries and discovered many more books that we checked out. The authors of two different books were willing to conduct an email interview. Shortly after, our school took a trip to the University of Washington and after searching the system, we were able to take notes and pictures of around 15 books and primary sources including many biographies that were vital to our project. We looked up Jacqueline and WASP online and found multiple, reliable websites and articles. Eventually we were assigned a position paper to write that helped us organize our ideas and opinions and shape our project. Then we took a trip to the museum of flight to better acquaint ourselves.
How chose and created our website:
In the previous years, one of our siblings competed as a website in NHD which prompted us to also do the same since we were able to get their advice. Also, one of us had experience with creating websites which aided us in our decision. Over the creation of our website we talked to many people including our history teachers, parents, siblings, and NHD veterans who gave us insightful opinions on how to better our website. Lastly, we memorized key details about our project and practiced answering questions in front of a small group of people.
How our topic relates to leadership and legacy:
Before World War 2, women were not allowed to participate in the military. Jacqueline showed leadership by contacting many people in charge, trying to encourage the idea that women could be very useful in the war. After they were added to the military, Jacqueline led many women through flight training. She also made a long lasting legacy on gender notes by altering the perspective of women and made it possible for them to take part in the military without being discriminated against.
Process Paper: 422 Words
We knew early on that we wanted to focus on a woman who changed history, but this was too big of a topic. After researching online about women who left a legacy, we realized were not satisfied with our results, this was when Mrs. Gothenquist suggested “Rosie the Riveters” of World War 2. We agreed that it was a strong topic and pursued to learn more. Seeing how little information turned up, we kept the theme of World War 2 but changed our topic to Jacqueline Cochran and the WASP after reading about her in an article.
How conducted our research:
When we chose our topic, we immediately looked up Jacqueline and the WASP in our school library and found two resources, Yankee Doodle Gals and Flying For Her Country. Later we searched our local libraries and discovered many more books that we checked out. The authors of two different books were willing to conduct an email interview. Shortly after, our school took a trip to the University of Washington and after searching the system, we were able to take notes and pictures of around 15 books and primary sources including many biographies that were vital to our project. We looked up Jacqueline and WASP online and found multiple, reliable websites and articles. Eventually we were assigned a position paper to write that helped us organize our ideas and opinions and shape our project. Then we took a trip to the museum of flight to better acquaint ourselves.
How chose and created our website:
In the previous years, one of our siblings competed as a website in NHD which prompted us to also do the same since we were able to get their advice. Also, one of us had experience with creating websites which aided us in our decision. Over the creation of our website we talked to many people including our history teachers, parents, siblings, and NHD veterans who gave us insightful opinions on how to better our website. Lastly, we memorized key details about our project and practiced answering questions in front of a small group of people.
How our topic relates to leadership and legacy:
Before World War 2, women were not allowed to participate in the military. Jacqueline showed leadership by contacting many people in charge, trying to encourage the idea that women could be very useful in the war. After they were added to the military, Jacqueline led many women through flight training. She also made a long lasting legacy on gender notes by altering the perspective of women and made it possible for them to take part in the military without being discriminated against.
Process Paper: 422 Words