Logarithms History

Question 1 The Task: You will need to choose one of the following roles in order to complete the assignment. Each role focuses on different aspects of logarithms, and each role has different requirements for presenting your work. Read the requirements carefully and choose the role that best suits your interests. As a historian you will focus on finding information relating to the history of logarithms. You will need to consider the “5 W’s and How”: Who invented logarithms? When was it invented? Why did they invent it? Where did they invent it? How did they invent it? Once you have answered these questions, also consider adding any other interesting information that relates to logarithms, or the inventor(s) You may also want to consider other factors from the time period that may have had an influence on the invention of logarithms. For example, what changes were going on that might have required faster or more accurate mathematical calculations? If you choose the role of the historian, you will need to submit a formal essay (1 - 4 pages double spaced, at least 2 sources). Your essay should include: a) An introductory paragraph that clearly states the topic. b) At least three body paragraphs. c) A concluding paragraph that wraps up th