4/29/19

Today students had a work day in the library for their research papers.

**Remember that our Chinese Dynasty quiz will take place tomorrow!

Qing Dynasty Notes

Chinese Dynasty study guide

Research Paper: Remember to submit your 3-level outline by midnight tonight. Students should use the weaken to fill in any gaps in their research and work on their OPCVL analysis for any non-library sources. If you did not use any sources outside the library databases and books, you will submit your works cited page with a note explaining that you had only library sources.

Due Today 4/29: OPCVL analysis for all non-library (book or database) sources (email or hard copy)
OPCVL class notes

OPCVL handout

Upcoming Dates:

4/30: Chinese Dynasty Quiz
5/1: 4-level outline Due

4/26/19

Today we discussed the Qing dynasty and the downfall of the dynastic system in China. We also turned in our revised thesis statements and did peer edits on our 3-level outlines.

Qing Dynasty Notes

Chinese Dynasty study guide

Research Paper: Remember to submit your 3-level outline by midnight tonight. Students should use the weaken to fill in any gaps in their research and work on their OPCVL analysis for any non-library sources. If you did not use any sources outside the library databases and books, you will submit your works cited page with a note explaining that you had only library sources.

Upcoming Dates:

4/29: OPCVL analysis for all non-library (book or database) sources
OPCVL class notes

OPCVL handout

4/30: Chinese Dynasty Quiz
5/1: 4-level outline Due

4/25/19

Today students had in class work time for their 3 level outline.


Research Paper: Tonight students should complete their 3 level outline. Print a copy to bring to class and submit to Turnitin.com. See formatting instructions at the end of yesterday's ppt.

Upcoming Dates:

4/26: 3-level outline due
4/29: OPCVL analysis for all non-library (book or database) sources
OPCVL class notes

OPCVL handout

4/24/19

Today we worked on organizing our research in order to improve our thesis statement and prepare for writing our outlines tomorrow. The ppt below has the suggested steps for processing and organizing your research. Use these to see where you can improve your research and your thesis statement. You may also being working on your Body Thesis Statements.

Outline/Research Organization

Research Paper: Tonight students should work on organizing and processing their research. Get a good understanding of what your research is telling you. Adjust your thesis if necessary and identify any gaps in your research that can be filled next week.

Upcoming Dates:

4/26: 3-level outline due
4/29: OPCVL analysis for all non-library (book or database) sources

4/23/19

Today we discussed the Mongols by looking at both their more barbaric tendencies as well as the many contributions the gave to the world.

Mongols class notes

Research Paper: Students should be working to deepen their research and find more specific evidence.
Consider making a list of topics/ideas that you could look into beyond the name of your topic. What part of your thesis do you still need evidence for? What have you read about that would be worth digging into further? What do you need help with?

Upcoming Dates:

4/24: Full research note cards due
4/26: 3-level outline due

4/22/19

Today students worked on their research in the lab.

Research Paper: Students should be working to deepen their research and find more specific evidence.
Consider making a list of topics/ideas that you could look into beyond the name of your topic. What part of your thesis do you still need evidence for? What have you read about that would be worth digging into further? What do you need help with?

Upcoming Dates:

4/24: Full research note cards due
4/26: 3-level outline due

4/19/19

Today we analyzed the Mongols and tried to decide if they were more civilized or barbaric.

If absent, use the documents to create a T-chart. Use the chart below to cite evidence of either the civility or barbarism of the Mongols from the documents. Be sure to cite which document you use.

Mongols documents (ignore instructions on front)

Mongols T-chart

Research Paper: Today we turned in the first half of our note cards. This weekend students should be working to deepen their research and find more specific evidence.
Consider making a list of topics/ideas that you could look into beyond the name of your topic. What part of your thesis do you still need evidence for? What have you read about that would be worth digging into further? What do you need help with?

Upcoming Dates:

4/24: Full research note cards due
4/26: 3-level outline due

4/18/19

Today students worked in the library on their semester two research paper. We also received feedback on our initial thesis statement. Make sure to check this off or email Mrs. Santos if you were absent.


Research Paper: Tonight students should be adding to their research, looking over what they've found and using their thesis statement and research question and feedback to see what you need to look for. Consider making a list of topics/ideas that you could look into to help answer your question. What part of your thesis do you still need evidence for? What do you need help with?

Upcoming Dates:

4/19: First half of notecards due

4/17/19

Today we looked at the Tang/Song dynasties. We then discussed the impact of the various ideas and inventions that came from the Chinese Dynastic Cycle.

Tang/Song notes

We also got an introduction to the JSTOR database and some tips on how to decipher our research questions to discover our thesis.


Research Paper: Tonight students should be adding to their research, looking over what they've found and using their research question and feedback to see what you need to look for. Consider making a list of topics/ideas that you could look into to help answer your question. Remember you will need a what/how/so what so decide what part of your research question will lead you to each piece. 

Upcoming Dates:

4/18: Initial Thesis Due
4/19: First half of notecards due

4/16/19

Today we introduced China and debriefed the Chinese dynasties (through the Sui; we will finish tomorrow).

China Intro and Dynasties

Research Paper: Tonight students should be adding to their research, looking over what they've found and using their research question and feedback to see what you need to look for. Consider making a list of topics/ideas that you could look into to help answer your question. Remember you will need a what/how/so what so decide what part of your research question will lead you to each piece. 

Upcoming Dates:

4/17 (Tomorrow): Asia Map Due (see April 5 for link)
4/18: Initial Thesis Due

4/15/19

Today students had a research day in library to begin work on their semester 2 history paper.

Below is the link to the ppt on research questions and tips for improving your research. Source requirements are in the original handout for the paper.  The writing resources link in the sidebar has excellent tips and helpful sites as well. I encourage you to familiarize yourself with these resources. (If on a mobile device, you will need to click "View Full Site" at the bottom of the blog to see the sidebar)

Research and Research Questions

Thesis Refinement Sheet


Research Paper: Tonight students should be adding to their research, looking over what they've found, and develop a research question. This will guide the rest of your research and help you begin discovery of your thesis.

Upcoming Dates:

4/16 (Tomorrow): Research Question Due
4/18: Initial Thesis Due

4/5/19

Today we did our gallery walk of the Chinese Dynasty Time Travel Tourism project. See Mrs. Santos for the note sheet and to look at the posters.

Students also should have turned in their preliminary research to show their topic choice for the semester 2 paper.

Due Wednesday 4/17: Asia Political Map and Asia Physical Map

4/4/19

Today students finished creating their Time Travel Tourism poster to present on their dynasty tomorrow.

Remember your preliminary topic research for the semester 2 paper is due Friday.

4/3/19

Today we began work on our Time Travel Tourism posters.

Remember to turn in your preliminary topic research for the semester 2 paper on Thursday if you will be gone Friday.

4/2/19

Today we finished our research for our Time Travel Tourism project on Chinese dynasties.

4/1/19

Today we introduced our Time Travel Tourism project to look at the Chinese Dynasties. Students will be working in small groups to research and prepare a poster on a Chinese Dynasty.

TTT Instructions

Intro Readings

Shang Dynasty

Zhou Dynasty

Qin Dynasty

Han Dynasty

Sui Dynasty

Tang Dynasty

Song Dynasty

Yuan Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

Qing (Ching) Dynasty

The Republic


Remember to be working on your preliminary research to choose your research paper topic. Due Friday