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. Here are the slides in case you missed class.
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. Here are the slides in case you missed class.

Choose the ONE research topic about which you are most excited to learn.
List all relevant inquiry questions that pique your intellectual curiosity in the table below (Feel free to copy-paste from Step 2)

Exit Ticket: What is the single most compelling question from today's activity?***
***This is the Inquiry Question 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 21st century?

That's all due for Wednesday, 5/16 at 7 AM. Any questions or concerns about your project?
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:

Title:
Author:
Year Published:
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!

Title:
Author:
Year Published:
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!