Search New York State History Day:
|
| |
 |
|
|
Home News Contest Teachers Students Parents Staff Contact Us Store
|
|
|
Step 4: Research and Analysis
Key Goals: - Research and analysis are the most important parts of the History Day program
- Help students to:
- ascertain the difference between primary and secondary sources
- become familiar with source materials available at local libraries, museums, and archives
- develop the organization skills needed to conduct effective research and to create annotated bibliographies
- learn how to indentify the main idea from historic readings
- identify a thesis statement and work to create their own arguments based on their historical research
Strategies - Start with secondary sources, then move students to primary sources
- Teach note taking skills to ensure students keep track of their sources
- Provide in-class time with teacher guidance
- Evaluate research along the way
- Involve media specialists and language arts teachers
- Reach out to parents to assist in student travel
- Visit large libraries, archives, museums, historical sites as a class when possible
- Encourage students to conduct personal interviews in person, on the telephone or over email
Resources: Helpful links:
Continue to Step 5: Creating Projects
Return to Step-by-Step Guide Main Page |
|
|
|
|
