Research+Project


 * Research Project Information Station **

This year, you will be writing a research paper on a topic of your choice. That's right... YOU get to choose; however, there is ONE rule- YOUR topic MUST be within the period of history that we will discuss during this course. Translated that means any topic/event from Mesopotamia to the Renaissance is up for grabs! Put your thinking caps on and let's get started.


 * Purpose:** As a historian, you are going to delve deeper into history in order to examine a topic that you are particularly intrigued by. This project will not only require that you become an expert on a specific topic, but it will also challenge you to become better writers.


 * Task:** You will do several things regarding this project. 1)Ask questions, conduct research. 2)Develop a thesis. 3)Write a well researched paper. 4)Peer edit a fellow classmate's paper. 5)Present your findings to the class in an oral presentation.


 * Deadlines:**

- Select a topic (make sure you can find enough material on your topic) - Find books, articles, educational websites, etc. about your topic - Develop a thesis statement (what you are trying to prove/argue... don't worry, we will discuss what this means and how to do this at length in class) - Start writing!
 * Getting Started:**

This is your time to help your neighbor. You and another student will be paired up in order to help each other produce the best piece of work possible. You will get a copy of your partner's rough draft. After you have read your partner's paper, you will use the class wiki to make suggestions on how he/she can improve his/her paper. Constructive criticism is required, negativity is forbidden.
 * Peer Edit/Review:**


 * Grading:**

