Independent
Research Report
Template 3
Group Research Question:
Your Lens:
INSTRUCTIONS
Individually, students investigate their assigned approach, perspectives, or lens on the issue or topic of the team research question. Each student presents his or her findings and analysis to the group in a well-written individual report, (1200 words/student) that:
▶ identifies the area of investigation and its relationship to the overall problem or issue;
▶ summarizes, explains, analyzes, and evaluates the main ideas and reasoning in the
chosen sources;
▶ identifies, compares, and interprets a range of perspectives about the problem or issue; and
▶ cites all sources used and includes a list of works cited or bibliography.
At least 10 sources, including peer reviewed ones. 1200 Words
Group Research Question:
Your Lens:
CONTEXT & BACKGROUND - Why should we care about this problem. Remember: we want expert info here, not opinion.
PERSPECTIVE 1:
Source:
WHO:
CLAIM (reason):
EVIDENCE:
CREDENTIALS:
PERSPECTIVE 2:
Source:
WHO:
CLAIM (Reason):
EVIDENCE:
CREDENTIALS:
PERSPECTIVE 3:
Source:
WHO:
CLAIM (Reason):
EVIDENCE:
CREDENTIALS:
PERSPECTIVE 4:
Source:
WHO:
CLAIM (Reason):
EVIDENCE:
CREDENTIALS:
Thesis based on your lens (what does the research show?):
Evidence/Source:
Commentary:
Evidence/Source:
Commentary:
Evidence/Source:
Commentary:
Evidence/Source:
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Evidence/Source:
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Evidence/Source:
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Evidence/Source:
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Evidence/Source:
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Evidence/Source:
Commentary:
COUNTER-ARGUMENT (or counter-claim):
Response/Rebuttal:
Evidence/Source:
Limitations or Implications?
COUNTER-ARGUMENT (or counter-claim):
Response/Rebuttal:
Evidence/Source:
Limitations or Implications?
Reminder of thesis
Why important:
Restate supporting claims/reasons:
Future Implications or Limitations:
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ANALYSIS
WRITING
WORKS CITED
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