First Paper of the Year

We have begun this school year by discussing globalization, which is the defining concept of our Human Geography course.  This week marks the anniversary of the single event which has had more global impact than anything else in your lives - the September 11 attacks.

This week we will view actual television coverage - in real time, as it occurred - of September 11, 2001.  Most of you were in kindergarten that morning - I was right here at John Carroll.  I think there is a real value to seeing how events unfolded that morning, as America and the world watched.

You will be assigned a paper to write on 9/11.  This paper is to be 3-4 pages long, and will cover three aspects of 9/11. 

• What happened on the morning of 9/11?  Approach this like a historian, or a reporter, or a human geographer - answer the essential questions:  Who?  What?  When?  Where? Why?
• What do your family members remember about that day?  You may also include your reaction from watching this video in class, but it is important to interview someone who was old enough in 2001 to realize the importance of these events.
• What was the long term economic effect of the attacks?  I will provide you with some material (introduced in class) that can help you answer this question.

I want you to produce this paper using Google Docs.  You should write 750-1000 words - that would be three to four pages of text.  You are also encouraged to add pictures, charts, or any other images that will enhance your writing.

In addition to the material I will give you, you are encouraged to do a little research into this subject.  Cite your sources.  No Wikipedia or other encyclopedias allowed.

The assignment is due Tuesday, September 14, by 8:00 am.  It is worth 100 points.