Time for Research

Now it’s time to apply the research process and expand the research you started in the last lesson. The notes will provide some structure to help you get started. Attached is my initial document which the research should be supporting.

1. Use the Research Web as you gather resources for your informative/explanatory article. (I attached if it wont open)
2. Remember to write down the domain-specific vocabulary and key terms you learn on the Research Web Notes.
3. Remember to look for reliable sources as described in this lesson.

Expect to have a few moments when you feel like you don’t fully understand your topic. That’s okay. It’s part of the process. Use the research strategies situation to ask more questions, and turn those into “aha” moments when the information makes more sense.

Assessment Introduction

Your pre-writing plan will be evaluated using the 02.04 Fact Finding rubric.

Research Web

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Your topic:____________________________(specific Amendment/personal freedom from Bill of Rights)

Fill in the list of resources relating to the topic you selected. Two sources have been provided for you to assist in your research. Explore the provided sources and add sources from your own research. Use your Research Process Notes from this lesson if you need help remembering the research strategies introduced in this lesson.

Multi-media Sources: videos, audio, slideshows, or graphics

Source 1: Video, http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/the-story-of-the-bill-of-rights (use the video related to the Amendment you chose for your research), “The Story of the Bill of Rights,” Part ____.

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Domain-Specific Vocabulary/Key Terms: (include definitions or descriptions)

Landmark Case Articles: find articles related to the landmark case you intend to use in your article

Source 1:article with list of landmark cases, http://billofrightsinstitute.org/educate/educator-resources/landmark-cases/ (choose one case in support of your topic)

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Domain-Specific Vocabulary/Key Terms: (include definitions or descriptions)

Contemporary Court Cases: find articles on cases related to your topic

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Domain-Specific Vocabulary/Key Terms: (include definitions or descriptions)

Advocacy Articles: find articles or documents with statements from presidents, politicians, or advocates about the topic you selected

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Domain-Specific Vocabulary/Key Terms: (include definitions or descriptions)