1.The Opening
Use a strong lead to draw your readers in. Questions, quotations, or dramatic statements make effective leads.
State the question you started out to answer.
Describe what you already know about the topic before starting any research, and what you expect to find.
2.The Search
Explain the steps of your research process. What resources and materials did you start with? Did these lead you to other sources? Which were the best sources of information for you? As you get information, be sure to record all sources, including online sources.
Describe any further frustrations you encountered during your search. How did you overcome the obstacles? Did your questions or assumptions change during your research?
Good research is like detective work; tell a story about a breakthrough, a “Eureka!” moment you had. Did anyone help you along the way?
3.What I Discovered
State the basic information you found, and your analysis and conclusions. Support your argument (the answer to your question) with details, examples and quotations from your sources.
Compare your findings to what you knew, assumed or imagined when you started your research. How has your knowledge grown?
Feel free to editorialize, give your opinions, make a recommendation or prediction, or suggest directions for further research.
Use a strong lead to draw your readers in. Questions, quotations, or dramatic statements make effective leads.
State the question you started out to answer.
Describe what you already know about the topic before starting any research, and what you expect to find.
2.The Search
Explain the steps of your research process. What resources and materials did you start with? Did these lead you to other sources? Which were the best sources of information for you? As you get information, be sure to record all sources, including online sources.
Describe any further frustrations you encountered during your search. How did you overcome the obstacles? Did your questions or assumptions change during your research?
Good research is like detective work; tell a story about a breakthrough, a “Eureka!” moment you had. Did anyone help you along the way?
3.What I Discovered
State the basic information you found, and your analysis and conclusions. Support your argument (the answer to your question) with details, examples and quotations from your sources.
Compare your findings to what you knew, assumed or imagined when you started your research. How has your knowledge grown?
Feel free to editorialize, give your opinions, make a recommendation or prediction, or suggest directions for further research.
