RESEARCH CHECKLIST

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Feel free to include other information if necessary.
Your paper should have an INTRODUCTION which includes:

The name of the country

The capital of the country

The major language(s) spoken

The location (what continent it's on)
Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the HISTORY of your country which includes:

The Date the country came into existence.

Famous people/rulers/kings/presidents/etc. from the country's history.

Major events in the country's history.

How the country became a country.
Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the GEOGRAPHY of your country.  It should include:

Major landforms.

Major landmarks.

Major bodies of water.

Major cities.
Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the CULTURE of your country.  It should include:

Clothing                     Music

Holidays                     Religions

Food                           Government
Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the ECONOMY of your country.  It should include:

Natural Resources

Manufacturing areas

Land use (ie. farming areas)

Major occupations (jobs)

The currency (type of money)
Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing the CLIMATE of your country.  It should include:

General weather conditions

Average yearly rainfall

Average yearly temperature

What effects the climate has on the country
Your paper should have at least one paragraph discussing any INTERESTING FACTS about your country.  It could include:

Population                                   Modes of transportation

Story behind the flag               Strange laws

Travel tips                                   Native animals
Your paper should have a CONCLUSION paragraph which includes:

A nice wrap-up of your research.

You should use an encyclopedia, the internet, books, etc. for your research.

 

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