The Task
William Shakespeare lived from 1564 to 1616 during the Elizabethan Age. England was experiencing a renaissance, and many considered it the greatest power in the world. Science and Technology continued to advance as England began to explore North America. Moreover, the language was growing fast, and the arts and literature were more popular than ever before. These new scientific discoveries quickly changed the world and commerce was thriving.
The playwright William Shakespeare reaped the benefits of this prosperous time period. His plays were performed as quickly as he could produce them. Yet, rumors stated that he was not the author of his plays.
Now 400 years later, his reputation is in your hands. You will be asked to collect and analyze information to determine the legitimacy of his authorship in a court of law. Be careful of your decision; it may change all of history.
During the investigation, you will visit several places to collect information so that you can make an educated decision. Unfortunately, due to the sensitivity of this subject matter, most of your investigation will be restricted. Many of your searches will be conducted via a laptop computer in one of the historical buildings of Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.
Please send all of your findings to Ms. Snellman via e-mail (ssnellman@hotmail.com) or turn in during the class time upon completion of all the investigation.
To proceed to the Process 