Proposal On Japanese American Internment
Date: March 10, 2017
To: Prof. Jeffery Higgins
From: Isebor Frank
Subject: Research Proposal on Japanese- American Internment
Introduction Most Americans know the story of Anne Frank; the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust who posthumously gained prominence through the publication of The Dairy of a young Girl, her experience in hiding during the occupation of the Netherlands by Germany in World War II. It is one of the world's most widely known books and has been the basis for several plays and films. Most of the atrocities I’ve learned of in various history classes concerning World War II sprang from her diary accounts. Just when I thought I knew all about the "enemy" (Nazis) and the heinous crimes that they inflicted on human …show more content…
I have found some magazines and journals that give personal accounts of what the Japanese-American internment victims went through throughout the whole wartime era. One such magazine, called the Booklist, has an article in it titled "Life in a Japanese American Internment Camp." I have also found some books that were written by those who were placed in the internment camps. One of this books is titled I Am an American. Furthermore, I was privileged to find a video on the internet titled Japanese Internment; A Family Gathering. This tells of a Japanese-American family that lived-in Hood River, Oregon, and how they were treated. It is also very helpful. I plan on searching for other videos that give first-hand …show more content…
(2011, February 21). Remembering Manzanar. Retrieved March 10, 2017, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac19C-rfMp8
M., & P., T. (1998, June 22). Ronald Reagan and Redress for Japanese-American Internment, 1983-88. Presidential Studies Quarterly.
7. Work Schedule This project involves two components: research in archival records, and writing up the results. The following work schedule is proposed as a guide for the successful completion of the report on or before the due date.
Task Name Duration Start Finish
Work Schedule-Research Report 25 days Mon 4/3/17 Fri 5/5/17
Gather information 5 days Sat 4/1/17 Thu 4/6/17
Analyze information 3 days Fri 4/7/17 Tue 4/11/17
Prepare progress report 2 days Fri 4/14/17 Mon 4/17/17
Write draft 2 days Fri 4/21/17 Mon 4/24/17
Revise draft 1 day Fri 4/28/17 Fri 4/28/17
Prepare visual and supporting research documents 5 days Fri 4/7/17 Thu 4/13/17
Edit draft 1 day Sat 4/29/17 Sat 4/29/17
Proofread report 1 day Sat 4/29/17 Sat 4/29/17
Submit report and other supporting documents 3 days Mon 5/1/17 Wed 5/3/17
8. Request for Approval
I ask that you approve my topic and approach to it as I plan to commence action immediately upon your approval. I would also, appreciate suggestions on how you think I might best
To: Prof. Jeffery Higgins
From: Isebor Frank
Subject: Research Proposal on Japanese- American Internment
Introduction Most Americans know the story of Anne Frank; the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust who posthumously gained prominence through the publication of The Dairy of a young Girl, her experience in hiding during the occupation of the Netherlands by Germany in World War II. It is one of the world's most widely known books and has been the basis for several plays and films. Most of the atrocities I’ve learned of in various history classes concerning World War II sprang from her diary accounts. Just when I thought I knew all about the "enemy" (Nazis) and the heinous crimes that they inflicted on human …show more content…
I have found some magazines and journals that give personal accounts of what the Japanese-American internment victims went through throughout the whole wartime era. One such magazine, called the Booklist, has an article in it titled "Life in a Japanese American Internment Camp." I have also found some books that were written by those who were placed in the internment camps. One of this books is titled I Am an American. Furthermore, I was privileged to find a video on the internet titled Japanese Internment; A Family Gathering. This tells of a Japanese-American family that lived-in Hood River, Oregon, and how they were treated. It is also very helpful. I plan on searching for other videos that give first-hand …show more content…
(2011, February 21). Remembering Manzanar. Retrieved March 10, 2017, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac19C-rfMp8
M., & P., T. (1998, June 22). Ronald Reagan and Redress for Japanese-American Internment, 1983-88. Presidential Studies Quarterly.
7. Work Schedule This project involves two components: research in archival records, and writing up the results. The following work schedule is proposed as a guide for the successful completion of the report on or before the due date.
Task Name Duration Start Finish
Work Schedule-Research Report 25 days Mon 4/3/17 Fri 5/5/17
Gather information 5 days Sat 4/1/17 Thu 4/6/17
Analyze information 3 days Fri 4/7/17 Tue 4/11/17
Prepare progress report 2 days Fri 4/14/17 Mon 4/17/17
Write draft 2 days Fri 4/21/17 Mon 4/24/17
Revise draft 1 day Fri 4/28/17 Fri 4/28/17
Prepare visual and supporting research documents 5 days Fri 4/7/17 Thu 4/13/17
Edit draft 1 day Sat 4/29/17 Sat 4/29/17
Proofread report 1 day Sat 4/29/17 Sat 4/29/17
Submit report and other supporting documents 3 days Mon 5/1/17 Wed 5/3/17
8. Request for Approval
I ask that you approve my topic and approach to it as I plan to commence action immediately upon your approval. I would also, appreciate suggestions on how you think I might best