Assignment

Pick one historical figure or group listed below- each of these people or groups are connected to African American Military History from 1877 to 2017.

You may research on the Internet. However, if you do, you must, in writing, analyze the academic validity of your website using the CRAP test.The CRAP test will help you learn what an academic source is:

• Currency: How old is it? Is it up-to-date? Or is it a primary source document?
• Reliability and Relevance: What is the source of the information? Is it relevant to your topic? Who published it? Is it peer-reviewed? Is there a bias?
• Authority: Who is the author? What are their credentials? What is their field of expertise?
• Purpose or Point-of-View: What is the author’s intention? Who is it written for (which audience)? Is this a primary source or secondary document? Is it a tertiary document (not allowed)?

Remember that this is a formal essay you need an introduction (with a thesis statement), body, and conclusion.

Tell the class the history of this person(s) as it relates to African American Military History and remember to cite where you found your information.