ASL Project #1
Research Paper
Due 10/21/2011
Many Deaf people have greatly influenced and changed both American culture and Deaf
culture. To increase your understanding of Deaf culture and the history of Deaf culture, you
will be expected to research one famous Deaf person and write a 3 page paper about your
findings.
Your paper must:
Be at least 3 pages in length
Follow proper MLA formatting
Have at least 3 different sources & a citation page
Correctly cite any information obtained or quoted
Consider the following:
o How did this person impact Deaf culture?
o How did this person impact hearing culture?
o What were there greatest contributions to society?
o How did their childhood/upbringing influence them?
o What can we learn from them today?
Grading
Grammar & Content: 10pts
Formatting: 10 pts
Citations: 10 pts
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