Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Goals for the Day
  • Research
  • Refine thesis statement
  • Begin to write analysis?


Center for Southwest Studies Researchers:
1.  Follow all library protocols.  Use your time wisely.
2.  Use historical thinking skills.
3.  Ask smart questions of the librarians.



Home-Base Researchers
1.  Read/Research.
2.  Begin to draft analysis?
3.  Refine thesis.
SEND ME AN EMAIL AT THE END OF THE HOUR ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

  • What progress did you make today?
  • What step in the process are you on?
  • What are your needs/strugs/issues?


Analysis Writing:
  • Let your thesis be your guiding light.  If your research seems to be supporting another thesis, change your thesis.
  • Think TEA paragraphs.
  • Cite sources parenthetically in MLA.
  • Analyze; don't just summarize.
  • Elaborate on details.
  • Develop Works Cited page as you go

Lunch Meeting Honors Book Club:  Cat's Cradle