Module I: Integrity and Character

Research Project: Student Handout

Select one the projects below to further explore advocacy and citizenship. Each project will require you to:
   1. Research a topic or idea that will take you deeper into what it means to be an advocate.
   2. Plan or design something that allows you to communicate your new knowledge and
       understanding of advocacy to others.
   3. Share your work through the presentation or display of the finished product.

Perseverance: The importance of integrity and character in advocacy

RESEARCH FOCUS
The focus of this research project is how successful advocates overcame incredible risks and challenges to persevere and make a difference.

SAMPLE RESEARCH TOPICS
The following list of famous advocates should help you get started. Don't hesitate to select other advocates who you find important and interesting for this research project.

   Martin Luther King - Helen Caldecott - Rachael Carson
   Mahatma Gandhi - Gallileo - Copernicus
   Susan B. Anthony - Oskar Schindler - Dorothy Day

RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Use the following research questions to get started. Add your own throughout the research process.
   1. What was this person advocating for or against?
   2. Who or what was the opposition?
   3. How did they show that they had a full understanding of the issue or situation?
   4. What propelled them to act or speak out?
   5. What price did they pay for their advocacy?
   6. How did their character or sense of integrity help them persevere?
   7. What drove them to continue? Where did they find courage?
   8. What level of success did they achieve? What failures did they experience?

RESEARCH PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
   A. Present a clear thesis statement in your research paper or presentation.
   B. Compare two or more advocates.
   C. Site references.

SUGGESTED RESEARCH PRESENTATION FORMATS
   - Research paper
   - Multimedia presentation

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