Resources: The Saga of Mathematics and the Internet

Choose a historical period that is of interest to you. It can be any time from ancient Egypt to the 11th century.

Select two important mathematical events that occurred in your chosen period, and complete one of the following assignment options.

Option 1: Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper explaining the events you selected.

• Include the people involved in the events.
• Explainthe importance of the events or discoveries through the viewpoints of the people involved.

Cite at least two secondary sources other than the course textbook.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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Option 2: Collage or Infographic

Create a collage or an infographic illustrating the events you selected.

Include visual explanations of important mathematical achievements and the involved people.

An example of an infographic can be found by searching online for terms such as "creating an infographic."

Include presenter’s notes.

Provide APA-formatted references for any sources you use.

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Option 3: Presentation

Create a 10- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation explaining the importance of the events or discoveries you selected through the viewpoints of the people involved.

• For Local Campus students, these are 15- to 20-minute oral presentations accompanied by Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations.
• For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations with presenter’s notes.

Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

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