This lesson is designed to help students use their research to develop an outline for developing their project.

Benchmark 

6.14.1.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and credible evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.

6.14.2.2. Write informative/explanatory texts, as they apply to each discipline and reporting format, including the narration of historical events, of scientific procedures/ experiments, or description of technical processes.

a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

b. Develop the topic with relevant, chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

6.14.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to discipline, task, purpose, and audience.

6.14.5.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose, discipline, and audience have been addressed.

I can statements:

• I can create a written document that includes an introduction, body and conclusion, based upon a geographic or world history topic.
• I can develop a written document that informs a reader about a topic.
• I can use a writing process to create a better final product.

Now that you have some research, complete the following steps in order to create a PLAN for your research project. This process will help you discover what additional resources you will need.

1. At this point in the research process, you need to determine the type of project that you will be completing. To guide you through the process you will be completing the Planning and Organization document.

2. Complete parts 1-3 for planning your research project.

3. After completing parts 1-3 and having done some research, you will begin to complete part 4, outlining your paper with the My Project Notes organizer.

4. Identify gaps in your research which are the areas of the My Project Notes organizer that you cannot complete.

5. Continue to search for additional information until your outline is complete. If you are unable to complete the outline or need additional help, ask your teacher for help with additional ideas/places to look for information.

6. Ask your teacher to check-off your completed outline, providing you permission to begin to assemble the parts of your project.