AGENDA
Conduct background research on the topics of your choice. Search the Library Catalog for books and the Databases by Subject for articles, videos, etc. Narrow choices to 3 possible topics and complete the "Research Exploration" handout. (45min)
Recommended Databases for Background Research
AGENDA
Develop a research question activity (20min)
Preview the Constitution Project Research Guide (5min)
NoodleTools.com: Create a new account, create a new project, share project with teacher, type research question in the Noodle Tools Dashboard, cite a website and database (15min)
Locate credible evidence to support your research question. Cite sources in Noodle Tools. Use the C.R.A.P. Test when evaluating a source's credibility and appropriateness for research (40min)
Library Catalog (Search for books)
Databases by Subject: **IMPORTANT** To access the databases off school campus, you will need to enter the required passwords. Please visit the Passwords page and follow the instructions.
Recommended Databases:
Choose a note-taking method that suits your needs (20min)
Locate primary sources: Guide to Primary Sources
Locate and cite sources. Take notes (60min)
Annotate sources (10min)
How to Write an Annotated Bibliography (Handout: Includes an Example MLA 8 Annotated Bibliography)
How to Create an Annotated Bibliography in NoodleTools and Export into Google Docs
2. Locate and cite sources. Take notes (80min)
Locate and cite sources. Take notes
Begin a "working" thesis and type it into the Noodle Tools Dashboard