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How to make a Research Plan

How to make a Research Plan. These instructions are a poor substitute for an actual conference but they should help in an emergency. FOLLOW THE STEPS !!!. The next few pages will explain the process that I want you to use when beginning to research. BACKGROUND RESEARCH.

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How to make a Research Plan

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  1. How to make a Research Plan These instructions are a poor substitute for an actual conference but they should help in an emergency

  2. FOLLOW THE STEPS !!! The next few pages will explain the process that I want you to use when beginning to research.

  3. BACKGROUND RESEARCH • It is important to always begin research by making background notes from a “general source” such as a text book, an encyclopaedia, or an introduction to a book. • Background is a surface look at your topic to discover what “fits” into the topic. • Background will be used to begin the planning stages of research.

  4. CHUNKING • The purpose of chunking is to help you manage your research effectively because it is better to have a combination of depth of research and scope of research than a superficial level across the entire research topic. • Chunking refers to the practice of evaluating the possibilities within your topic for further depth of research and deciding on what subtopics you will concentrate your research on. • In the examples that follow on the next page, the options for further research are huge, deciding where to concentrate simplifies your research approach.

  5. Example Chunking: • Research on 20th Century infantry technology: Chunks: 4 time periods, 3 specific weapons to research in depth, investigate and know well at least 1 specific weapon model each.Ex. WWI, WWII, Vietnam, War in AfghanistanEx. Grenades, machine guns, tanks • Pierre Trudeau : ex. Early life/education/influencesex. Trudeaumaniaex. October Crisisex. Constitutional Debate/Charter of Rights and Freedoms

  6. SOURCE OF rESEARCH • Before researching it is important to consider what the best sources of information would be for your topic. This will help you avoid the common problem of an open search on the internet and finding the same information over and over again. (at a superficial level) • Think about what individuals or organizations would likely have expertise on your topic. • The examples on the next page provide some direction on how to do this.

  7. Possible Sources of ResearchFor Military technology • Military museums (check virtual) • Veterans associations/groups (like legion) • Government of Canada/Cdn. Armed Forces • Manufacturing companies that make weapons • Historical societies / re-enactors • Antique collectors • Individual veterans • History Channel documentaries/ BBC/PBS/CBC documentaries and web sites

  8. Possible sources for Pierre Trudeau • Government of Canada • CBC archives • Documentaries: ex) CBC News in Review • Newspaper archives and magazines (esp. National newspapers such as the Globe and Mail, or magazines like MacLeans • Grandparents (they will remember him and have something to say about him) Never forget that people older than you have had experience with many of the assigned topics. Definitely ask, their wisdom is valuable.

  9. Key word development • Key word development is important for on-going research. • You should start by reading over your back-ground notes to find specific names, terms, events etc... Connected to your topic. These terms can prove to be invaluable when researching especially when using the internet. • Your key-word list should grow as you research.

  10. Research questions • Another important step in planning research is to consider the questions you think you should be able to answer when you are completed your project. • This kind of focus can help you stay on track and determine whether research information is “on-topic” or not. • You will go back to these questions later to consider your answer to the questions. • Examples on the next few pages are meant as a guide to how you would do that.

  11. Military Infantry Technology • How would you describe the evolution of military infantry technology over the 20th century? • What have been the most significant technological (most revolutionary) advancements in the century? (choose 4) • How has warfare changed because of these technological advancements? • How have soldiers been affected by these advancements in technology?

  12. Trudeau • What early experiences would have shaped the Man who became the Prime Minister? • What was the attraction of Trudeau to the voting public in Canada? • Did he handle the October Crisis effectively? • Were his Constitutional reforms important to Canada? • What are his major legacies to the Canadian population? • Is he a great Canadian Leader?

  13. Now Your turn • It is time for you to consider your topic and make some plans. Please make a chart or a mind map to write down your ideas on Chunking, Sources of Research, Research Questions and Key words. • When we meet for our conference I will have a chance to review your research plan and then help you make appropriate adjustments if needed.

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