"Has the Constitution effectively promoted justice in America?”

Library Day 1 Goals: Explore topics and Complete the Research Exploration Handout

AGENDA

1. 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

• Britannica: School Edition
• World Book Advanced
• American Government - ABC-CLIO
• American History - ABC-CLIO

Library Day 2 Goals: Develop a Research Question, Locate and Cite Sources in Noodle Tools

AGENDA

1. Develop a research question activity (20min)
2. Preview the Constitution Project Research Guide (5min)
3. 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)
4. 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 Day 3 Goals: Take Notes

AGENDA

1. Choose a note-taking method that suits your needs (20min)
   • Noodle Tools Note-taking
   • Google Slides Note-taking Template
2. Locate primary sources: Guide to Primary Sources
3. Locate and cite sources. Take notes (60min)

Day 4 Goals: Annotate Sources

1. 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)

Day 5 Goals: Develop a Thesis

1. Locate and cite sources. Take notes
2. Begin a "working" thesis and type it into the Noodle Tools Dashboard
   • Thesis Statement Worksheet
   • Thesis Statement Reflection Questions
   • Helpful Website: History Class: Writing a Thesis and Making an Argument