Archive for May, 2009

Aden B.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Ali D.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Ashley O.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

August R.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Avichai P.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Ben F.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Caitlin H.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Camille L.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Chloe B.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Chloe F.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Cody C.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Dan C.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Dan F.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Emma A.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Francesca B.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Gabby S.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

J.C. A.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Jonathan E.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Jon Y.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Joon L.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Julia G.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Kate R.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Katie W.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Kentaro K.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Kimihiro N.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Kira G.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Lance R-N

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Marshall G.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Matt G.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Michael S.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Myles L.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Nicole C.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Noah K.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Ramo A.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Sakura K.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Sam P.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Shun

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.

Zev F.

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Follow the instructions in the History Writing Guide, pg. 8-11. When you are done, you should have left eight (8) separate comments below.

Remember, at any point you can go back and change either your topic or your focus, but do it soon so that you do not get too far behind.

Comment 1: What topic interests you? Why? Are you going to write a “Classic Research Paper” or an “Oral History Research Paper?” (2-3 sentences)

Comment 2: What do you already know about this topic? Be as complete as possible. (try to write 5-10 sentences)

Comment 3: After reading an overview of your topic, does this topic still interest you? If yes, tell why.  If not, go back to step one and choose a new topic.  (1-2 sentences)

Comment 4: Narrow down your topic. Is there something you learned that is particularly interesting? Did you learn something that changed your mind about the topic? Did something surprise you? Remember, limit your focus!  (2-3 sentences)

Comment 5: What is your research statement? Use the template on page 9-10 of the HWG.

Comment 6: Come up with 8-12 focusing questions that will help you answer your research question. These will become the paragraph topics on your poster.  For right now, they do not need to be in order.
Comment 7: Sources:  What sources have you already found?  What type of sources do you hope to find?  Do you have a mix of sources (text, internet, primary)?  Are your sources accessible, meaning are they written for your reading level?  Is there enough information available on your topic?

Comment 8:  Case Study:  Do you have a specific story or topic that can help illuminate your topic for the reader? For example, if you are writing about firebombing, describe in detail the effects on one city or one person.