Constitution Project Research
"Has the Constitution effectively promoted justice in America?”
"Has the Constitution effectively promoted justice in America?”
Library Day 1 Goals: Explore topics and Complete the Research Exploration Handout
Library Day 1 Goals: Explore topics and Complete the Research Exploration Handout
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
Library Day 2 Goals: Develop a Research Question, Locate and Cite Sources in Noodle Tools
Library Day 2 Goals: Develop a Research Question, Locate and Cite Sources in Noodle Tools
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)
Recommended Library Resources
Recommended Library Resources
- Library Catalog (Search for books)
- Guide to Primary Sources
- 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:
Library Day 3 Goals: Take Notes
Library Day 3 Goals: Take Notes
AGENDA
AGENDA
- Choose a note-taking method that suits your needs (20min)
- Locate primary sources: Guide to Primary Sources
- Locate and cite sources. Take notes (60min)
Day 4 Goals: Annotate Sources
Day 4 Goals: Annotate Sources
- 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
Day 5 Goals: Develop a Thesis
- Locate and cite sources. Take notes
- Begin a "working" thesis and type it into the Noodle Tools Dashboard