U.S. History
Between the Civil War and World War I
Ms. Goelz
Stage 1 Overview: Getting Started/Information Gathering
Develop your research question. Brainstorm background knowledge about this time period.
Gather further information about your reformer from resources available in the library.
Information will be gathered in Noodle Notecards.
Formulate a thesis: an answer to your research question
Stage 2 Overview: Research phase
Finalize Thesis
Continue to Create Notecards using Noodle Tools
Look for more information that relates to your thesis. This info may support or refine your
thesis. Any contradictory information that is found may be used within your
counterargument.
Organize supporting evidence into an outline (optional)
Stage 3 Overview: Writing phase
Write a first draft of your paper that includes your In-Text citations and Works Cited
Peer Thesis Consultation and Analysis (if time permits)
Revise and edit first draft to produce a final draft
Stage 4 Overview: Class Discussion
a. Prepare for Discussion and Sharing Research
If you have questions about research, citations, or just need some guidance while completing an assignment, don't hesitate to ask! I'm always available to help out, either in person or via email.
- Ms. Pronovost
epronovost@shschools.com