Research schedule

Mon 11/7
  • Discuss Murakami's "Facing Shadows" speech
  • Review initial topic ideas.
  • Conduct initial research.

Wed 11/9
  • Before the end of class, aim to finalize your research question.
  • Continue conducting initial research.

Thu 11/10
  • Due by start of class: Checkpoint #1: Research Proposal. Your first checkpoint will ask you to solidify your research topic in the form of a 1-2 paragraph statement that elaborates:
    • Why is this issue of contemporary significance? Briefly explain why people today still feel invested in this issue today.
    • Why is this issue of historical significance? Briefly explain why this issue is worth exploring in purely historical terms and be sure to note the major questions that might remain open to investigation.
    • What is the key question you hope to explore in this paper?
  • Continue research, now with an emphasis on your annotated bibliography.

Fri 11/11
  • Continue research with an emphasis on your annotated bibliography.
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Mon 11/14
Wed 11/16
  • Due by start of class: Checkpoint #3: Outline.
  • During class, you will:
    • Conference with Mr. Hall on your outline.
    • Target your remaining research weaknesses from your Annotated Bibliography and your Outline (checkpoints #2 and #4) and continue to locate and take notes on sources in preparation for the post-Thanksgiving holiday deadlines.
    • ​Begin to work on your supplemental pages (checkpoint #4) due Friday.

Thu 11/17
  • Flexible work day. Attendance in the classroom during this period is optional, though Mr. Hall will be available there for further research support.

Fri 11/18
Thanksgiving holiday

Wed 11/30
  • Due by start of class: Checkpoint #5: Section 1 due

Thu 12/1
  • Due by start of class: Checkpoint #6: Section 2 due

Fri 12/2
  • Due by start of class: Checkpoint #6: Section 3 due

Mon 12/5
  • Due by start of class: Checkpoint #6: Section 4-5 due

Wed 12/7
  • Due by start of class: Checkpoint #9: Website presentation

Thu 12/8
  • Class cut for revisions.

Checkpoint #10: Exam day due.