Computer Lab Schedule – Library
| Date | Goal for Following Week… |
| Monday, March 8th – 1st Period | Narrative Hook |
| **Thursday, March 18th – 1st Period | Lit Review |
| Monday, March 22nd – 1st and 2nd Periods | Lit Review |
| Thursday, April 8th – 1st Period | Lit Review |
| Thursday, April 15th – 1st Period | Method / Findings |
| Thursday, April 22nd – 1st Period | Method / Findings |
| Thursday, May 6th – 1st Period | Method / Findings |
| Thursday, May 13th – 1st Period | Abstract / Conclusion |
Student checklist for final paper – you need at least 2 people to read your paper.
Final Paper
Abstract (1 paragraph) [This is one of the last sections you will do]
- One paragraph explaining what you did and what you found.
Narrative Hook (2 to 3 paragraphs)
- Two to three paragraphs explaining why researched this topic. What connected you to this project? Include your essential question and how you came to pick it.
Literature Review (4 to 6 paragraphs)
- Five sources minimum discussing what other researchers have learned and done on your topic or field.
- Who has done your kind of research already?
- What were their conclusions?
Method (4 to 6 paragraphs)
- What did you do that helped answer your essential question and allow you to conclude what you concluded?
- What source/resource was most valuable? Why?
- Internships / Interviews / Survey data / Mentors
Findings/Remaining questions (4 to 6 paragraphs)
- Did your question change during the course of your research?
- What conclusions can you draw from your research?
- What new patterns emerged from your research?
- What remaining questions do you have for your topic?
Conclusions (1 paragraph)
- Summary of work
Works Cited Page (MLA list of all sources used in your research)
Appendix (all surveys and interview questions used in research)
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For a schedule of the entire project click here….
Click on this link for an explanation of how to write your abstract…
Click on this link for a sample narrative hook…
Click on this link of a sample literature review…
Click on this link for a methodology handout with due dates…
Here is a Sample Methodology Paragraph…
Click on this link for a blank survey .doc file…
Click on this link to see how to use MLA formatting for citations… [These are the citations IN THE PAPER]
Click on this link to see have the Works Cited page explained… [This goes at the end of your paper]
Template for Thesis (Research Question) Presentation – you should edit this but it will help get you started. (Limit of 15 slides unless you get approval)
