Research Tips
1. Real research is born of the need to answer questions. Barrage your intervention with questions. Follow the questions where they lead you. (Refer to original handout for list)
2. Create your bibliography as you go. Evaluate the credibility of your sources.
3. Take good research notes. Electronic notes are handy because you can cut and paste direct quotes from your internet sources. Keep track of where your quotes come from in order to easily cite them later.
4. Jot down your analysis, conclusions, idea, opinions, etc. as they occur to you. Play with potential claims as you research. Test your claims by barraging them with questions. Consider opposing points.
5. Wikipedia: Read overview to give yourself a foundation. Use the bibliography links at the bottom of the page.
Turn in your Iraq War writing. Staple the rubric to it.