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Step 3: Finalize Research Topic

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Directions: The biggest danger with any research project is to complete a book report on your chosen topic rather than making a historical argument about your topic. In order to avoid this common pitfall, please complete the following activity.
Directions: The biggest danger with any research project is to complete a book report on your chosen topic rather than making a historical argument about your topic. In order to avoid this common pitfall, please complete the following activity.
Many of you are starting to do research, which is great! Let's just take a moment and make sure that we are researching with purpose and intention!
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Choose the ONE research topic about which you are most excited to learn.

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List all relevant inquiry questions that pique your intellectual curiosity in the table below (Feel free to copy-paste from Step 2)

In completing the question above, you may find that you need to address other aspects in your argument -- that is totally okay and a normal part of the process!
  • Add those questions to your list in #2 -- seriously go do it now!
  • Now highlight the inquiry questions that pique your intellectual curiosity the most using an asterisk.*
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Exit Ticket: What is the single most compelling question from today's activity?***

***This is the Inquiry Queston you are submitting for approval to proceed with your final research project (see table on page 8 for ideas).

Unsure if your question will be approved? Consult this list of exemplar Inquiry Questions, make adjustments as needed, and submit as needed:
  • How did traditionalist beliefs in society contribute to the hate crimes on interracial marriage?
  • Is non-violence or violence most successful when trying to establish social justice?
  • How would stronger enforcement of conservation attempts for companies, affect the economy and conditions of the 20th and 21th century?
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That's all due for Monday, 5/23 at 7 AM. Any questions or concerns about your project?

Congratulations! You have just identified your Inquiry Question for the Final Research Project!
  • Do NOT click "Submit" as we will return to this Formative on Monday.
  • Ms. Truong will review Inquiry Questions and provide feedback. Stay tuned!
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Next, determine what types of primary sources will help you learn more about your topic. For purposes of this assignment, choose one of the following online primary source databases to find 2 primary sources for your project:

Primary Source 1:

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Briefly describe Primary Source 1. How does this document help you understand your research topic better? Be sure to include a link so you can find it later!

Primary Source 2:

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Briefly describe Primary Source 2. How does this document help you understand your research topic better? Be sure to include a link so you can find it later!