Internal Assessment Information

2018-2019 Senior Schedule:

Intro to the IA!

Tasks:

Discussion of requirements for the Internal Essay
Exemplar Reading
Set up Google Folder
Look at Exemplar Essay (Scored 7)

Relevant Links:

IA Timeline 2018-2019.doc

IA Student Guide 2018.docx

phase 1

Preliminary Research and Question Formulation

Due:

9/2 (A)

9/3 (B)

Class/Lesson Checklist:

Review Tasks on Phase 1 sheet
Group Discussion:
- How do you know what makes a good or bad source?
- What makes a good research question?
Research MUST-DO's
Reflection Activity (End of Phase 1 work days)

Tasks (Points awarded):

Select a topic in history (5 points)
List of 3 potential research questions (5 points)
Bibliography with minimum of 2 sources in Chicago Style format (5 points)
2 pages of research notes following Rough Research Guideline or Research Notecards

Relevant Links:

phase 2

Research Progress

Due:

9/10 (A) 9/11 (B)

Class/Lesson Checklist:

Discuss Tasks on Phase 2 sheet
Group Discussion:
- "Good research takes ____." Complete this statement.
- "Academic malpractice is easy to avoid." How far do you agree with this statement?
Research MUST-DO's
Interview Questions
Reflection Activity (End of Phase 2 work days)

Tasks (Points awarded):

Research Notes: Minimum 8 pages or 25 Notecards (10 points)
Research Question that includes specific dates and command term. (2 points)
Scope of your investigation, written as a paragraph. (3 points)
Bibliography with minimum of 4 sources in Chicago Style format (5 points)

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phase 3

Analysis, Conclusion, and Logic Check

Due:

10/8 (A) 10/9 (B)

Class/Lesson Checklist:

Discuss Tasks on Phase 3 sheet
Group Discussion:
- By the end of this phase, you will have your conclusions written. What makes a good conclusion?
- Discuss the importance of clear analysis in your historical investigation.
History IA Logic Chart
Investigation Writing Day
Reflection Activity (End of Phase 3 work days)

Tasks (Points awarded):

Research Notes: Minimum 20 pages or 80 notecards (20)
Updated Scope, written as a paragraph (10)
Conclusion, written as a paragraph (10)
Bibliography with minimum 8 sources in Chicago style (10)
History Logic Check and Gallery Walk
Investigation Writing Day

Relevant Links:

phase 4

Identification and Evaluation of Sources

Due:

11/8 (A)

11/9 (B)

Class/Lesson Checklist:

Discuss Tasks on Phase 4 sheet
Group Discussion (this will form the basis for your Reflection section:
- Pick at least 2 questions from the IA Reflection document (link is to the right). Discuss with details from YOUR INVESTIGATION.
- Which of the Six History Concepts is most applicable to your investigation? How did this affect your analysis?
Reflection Activity (End of Phase 4 work days)

Tasks (Points Awarded):

Identification of Sources: 2 sources identified, relevance discussed, OPCVL analyzed (15)
Reflection prompt chosen, chart that includes methods used and challenges faced (15)

Relevant Links:

Credible sources chart.pdf

IA Reflection Questions (2016) (002).pptx

phase 5

Rough Draft

Due:

11/19 (A) 11/20 (B)

Class/Lesson Checklist:

Discuss Tasks on Phase 5 sheet
Exemplar Grading
Group Discussion:
- What are the most important things to focus on when peer reviewing?
Peer Reviews and Feedback
Reflection Activity (End of Phase 5 work days)

Tasks:

Relevant Links:

Final Draft

Due: 12/17/18 (Electronic window closes at midnight)

Class/Lesson Checklist:

Discuss tasks in packet/ Review section requirements
Final Draft Checklists

Tasks (Points awarded):

One Printed Complete Final Copy delivered to Mr. Wofford
One electronic copy uploaded to Schoology (plagiarism check)

Relevant Links:

Google Sites

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