Topic Exploration Worksheet: Stakeholder Participation and Constitutional Authority in the Drafting of the U.S. Constitution
Overview
This worksheet guides a student through identifying prior knowledge and developing research questions about the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. The student explores whether all stakeholders participated in the constitutional drafting process and examines the validity of age limits for public office, considering contemporary relevance and societal implications.
What this coursework covers
- Topic Selection: Student selects the Drafting of the U.S. Constitution as their research topic
- Prior Knowledge: Summary of existing knowledge about constitutional drafting (May 1787-September 1787) and its purpose regarding state governance
- Research Questions: Two central questions examining stakeholder participation and age requirements for public office, with personal and societal significance analysis
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HIS 100 Topic Exploration Worksheet
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HIS 100 Topic Exploration Worksheet
Part 1
Select a research topic area for Project 1 based on which of the following areas interests you the most. You will explore the selected topic a little later in this theme. Mark your selection in the right-hand column.
Topic | Selection |
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Drafting of the U.S. Constitution | X |
Mao Zedong's Rule Over China | |
South African Apartheid | |
Choose Your Topic (insert pre-approved topic here) |
In the space below, replace the bracketed text with a short paragraph about what you already knew before this course about your selected topic, based on your personal history or experiences. This may include assumptions, beliefs, or values related to the topic. Be as detailed as possible. |
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As far as what I know about the drafting of the U.S. Constitution is very minimal. I know that it started to be drafted in May of 1787 and signed on 9/17/1787 in Pennsylvania. I know that it was created to give power over all states because states were not helping with farmers' debts and imprisoning them. |
Part 2
Now that you have identified your topic and described what you already know about the topic, what questions do you still have about the topic? Replace the bracketed text with your answers.
Question | Response |
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Identify one question about the topic that you are curious about. | Did all stakeholders participate in the drafting of the constitution, for example, through public participation forums? |
Describe why this question matters to you personally. More History samples |