The Research Process

Mosaic of Alexander the Great from Pompeii. (c. 100 BC). Naples National Archaeological Museum, Italy. Source: http://teachmiddleeast.lib.uchicago.edu

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:

Key Question
Background Research
Sub-questions
Source Research
Organise Quotes
Topic Sentences
Hypothesis
Draft Writing
Final Draft

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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History Skills Online has a ready-to-use Research Journal that follows these 9 steps and provides links back to the website to help you at each stage of your research. You can grab it here.