Research Strategy

Use this worksheet to help you develop your topic, ideas, and locations of sources for research. Remember: This is not an ordinary history project. Your research MUST show how your topic connects to the theme of the history fair.

Topic
Thesis statement (my project will examine, compare, discuss, show, etc.)
Working title
These are the 6 questions or issues I am using to help direct the research. (Look for ways to compare, contrast, or interpret information using your own ideas about your topic.)
What Libraries or research centers do you think will have information on your topic?
What are some key words, dates, or people related to your topic that will help you find information in an encyclopedia, a book index, a computer search, or a card catalog?
What materials will you look at to begin your research?
Make a list of the types of primary sources you think might exist for your topic.
Make a list of people you could interview. (note whether a primary or secondary source)
Who could you write to in order to learn more about your topic? (note whether a primary or secondary source)