The Research Process

Mosaic of Alexander the Great from Pompeii. (c. 100 BC). Naples National Archaeological Museum, Italy.
"So-called Alexander Mosaic". Naples National Archaeological Museum, Italy. Public Domain. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alexander_(Battle_of_Issus)_Mosaic.jpg

Researching for a History assessment piece can often be the most daunting part of the subject. However, it needn't be. Research is a systematic process that, if followed step-by-step, will become a logical and efficient part of your work. Below are links to the nine stages of good research, providing explanations and examples for each one.

  2. Background Research
  3. Sub-questions
  4. Source Research
  5. Organise Quotes
  6. Topic Sentences
  7. Hypothesis
  8. Draft Writing
  9. Final Draft

Other potential research stages:

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Overview of the Research Process

Below is a pictorial explanation about how the research process works to create a hypothesis from the results of question-driven research. As you follow the research steps, each section of the diagram is completed.


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Begin your research: Key Inquiry Question


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Why don’t you start history research with a hypothesis?
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