Writing History Research Papers
In this course, students will produce a research paper about a topic in history of their choosing using the spiral approach.
Melissa Quijano M. Ed.
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What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Pre Class: Student should decide what their desired topic is. Homework 1: Settle on a topic and submit to teacher before day 2. Students should bring at least one piece of research to class. Homework 2: Students will submit their thesis before class. Students should begin crafting their outline and begin writing. Students should gather their research. Homework 3: Students will submit their cited research before next class. Homework 4: Prepare a presentation about student research Homework 5: Submit research paper within 7 days. Expect feedback within 7 days after submission, not including holidays.Assessment
Students will write and a research paper about a historical topic of their choosing. Students will receive feedback about the relevance and strength of their argument. If requested, students may receive a letter grade.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Writing a research paper is an invaluable skill in the study of history and the social sciences. In this class, students will develop a research paper in a small group. Students will benefit from teacher and peer feedback throughout their writing process. Students will have the option to meet with me one on one to discuss their research further. The student's research paper can be any length as long as it is enough to fully explore their topic. Pre Class: Student should decide what their desired topic is. Day 1: Assignment guidelines and brainstorming. -On the first day, we will discuss what a research paper is, what topics they are interested in. Students will leave the class with an idea of what their topic will be. We will also discuss potential places to find research. Homework: Settle on a topic and submit to teacher before day 2. Students should bring at least one piece of research to class. Day 2: Thesis and Research -We will develop a thesis together and determine the focus of the research. -Students will ask one another questions about their topics so they may further refine their focus. -I will present and give out an outline they may use to organize their thoughts and research Homework: Students will submit their thesis before class. Students should begin crafting their outline and begin writing. Students should gather their research. Day 3: Citations and Structure -We will talk about APA citations, which are typical in the social sciences. Students will cite one of their pieces of research in class. -We will look at examples of research paper structures to get ideas, and talk about flexibility in writing Homework: Students will submit their cited research before next class. Day 4: Peer Editing -Students will bring one page of their research paper to class to workshop as a group. Homework: Prepare a presentation about student research Day 5: Presentations -Students will present their research to the class using slides, visuals, or other methods. Homework: Submit research paper within 7 days. Expect feedback within 7 days after submission, not including holidays. This class is excellent preparation for college/university style writing. Students should be comfortable with writing in general before taking this class. Grades can be furnished upon request. Request must happen upon signing up. Students may take this class more than once with different topics.
Learning Goals
Students will develop a research question.
Students will conduct research.
Students will write a paper.
Students will present their topic.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to do research outside of class. Most research should be conducted on the internet, but students may use local libraries as well. Students will need to use a word processor of their choice to write their papers. I will distribute materials throughout class to help guide student writing.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use a variety of sources in this class, focusing on topics that are scholarly.
The Spiral Method that I use comes from my graduate research thesis class.
Joined July, 2019
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536reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from CUNY College of Staten Island
Bachelor's Degree in English from CUNY Brooklyn College
I have a Master's of Adolescent Education in Social Studies and have written many research papers in the social sciences, including my capstone assignment which analyzed the differences and similarities between social studies education in the United States and Germany. I have experience doing academic research via the internet, books, and other sources, as well as in both English and German. I also have experience generating research through organic sources. Reviews
Live Group Course
$105
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-5 learners per class
