Process Paper
I chose my topic by displaying my interests on a board and finding specific topics underneath those interests. I narrowed it down to the history of cancer development, or the history of american sports. I decided to do the American sports branch because it interested me a lot and I had a lot of knowledge on the topic already. I narrowed that branch down to the invention of basketball, by James Naismith.
I conducted my research by looking up credible websites about James Naismith and his invention. I found out why he made the game, what inspired him to do it, and what the value of this idea is. Then I looked up books in James Naismith’s name, and found an abundance of books published in his time period, mostly by him. I then found many pictures from the time period too.
I originally thought an exhibit board would be best for presenting my ideas, but soon realized I was heavily restricted by the word limit. The only main benefit I saw in an exhibit board was the visual aspect. However, I wanted a way to combine both a visual aspect and a textual aspect, so therefore I decided to do a website, where I could create a hybrid of the exhibit board and research paper.
My topic (The Legacy of James Naismith) relates to the NHD theme because of the many achievements and awards he’s left behind, along with the multi-billion dollar industry of the NBA. And don’t neglect the billions of dollars spent on sporting equipment for basketball either!These evidences can count for a legacy, in my and many people’s opinions.
I conducted my research by looking up credible websites about James Naismith and his invention. I found out why he made the game, what inspired him to do it, and what the value of this idea is. Then I looked up books in James Naismith’s name, and found an abundance of books published in his time period, mostly by him. I then found many pictures from the time period too.
I originally thought an exhibit board would be best for presenting my ideas, but soon realized I was heavily restricted by the word limit. The only main benefit I saw in an exhibit board was the visual aspect. However, I wanted a way to combine both a visual aspect and a textual aspect, so therefore I decided to do a website, where I could create a hybrid of the exhibit board and research paper.
My topic (The Legacy of James Naismith) relates to the NHD theme because of the many achievements and awards he’s left behind, along with the multi-billion dollar industry of the NBA. And don’t neglect the billions of dollars spent on sporting equipment for basketball either!These evidences can count for a legacy, in my and many people’s opinions.